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US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, with gasoline surging 21.2%, the largest monthly jump since 1967, according to the Labor Department. The spike complicates prospects for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with officials warning policy easing could be delayed into 2027 if inflation persists. The Fed meets April 28-29; its preferred PCE inflation gauge is due April 30. Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in March, below forecasts.
15 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

The Dow rose 337 points, or 0.7%, by 1 p.m. Thursday as oil prices retreated after Israel announced direct talks with Lebanon and hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire steadied markets. Amazon shares climbed on news its AWS AI services topped $15 billion in annualized revenue. The Fed signaled possible rate hikes if inflation persists. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply reduced.
9 April 2026
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Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

Spot silver fell 0.9% to $72.32 an ounce Monday, while gold, platinum, and palladium also weakened. Wells Fargo no longer expects Fed rate cuts in 2026, and Citigroup delayed its forecast to September. The dollar index slipped despite Brent crude near $110. U.S., Iranian, and regional mediators are discussing a ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 April 2026
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Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold steadied near $4,670 an ounce Monday after an early drop, as traders watched President Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold was little changed at $4,669.27 by 11:22 a.m. ET, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $4,694.50. Wells Fargo and Citigroup both pushed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Iran rejected a temporary ceasefire as talks continued.
6 April 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

The Dow Jones rose 83.20 points to 46,587.48 by midday Monday as hopes for Iran ceasefire talks steadied Wall Street. JPMorgan Chase and Visa led gains, while oil stayed above $110 a barrel and services PMI slipped to 54.0. Iran rejected a ceasefire, and President Trump set a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading was lighter due to holidays in Europe and Asia.
6 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Rebounds, Nasdaq Slips as Powell and Oil Keep Wall Street on Edge

US Stock Market Today: Dow Rebounds, Nasdaq Slips as Powell and Oil Keep Wall Street on Edge

The Dow rose 0.69% and the S&P 500 edged up 0.16% Monday afternoon, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.13%. Brent crude held near $112.43 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.348%. President Trump cited talks with Iran, but Houthi militia activity kept traders cautious. Morgan Stanley cut global equities to neutral, lifting cash and Treasuries to overweight.
30 March 2026
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Gold Price This Week: Bullion Rebounds From Four-Month Low as Fed Fears Keep Market on Edge

Gold Price This Week: Bullion Rebounds From Four-Month Low as Fed Fears Keep Market on Edge

Gold surged 2.6% to $4,491.78 an ounce Friday, rebounding from a four-month low of $4,097.99 hit Monday after volatile trading tied to oil and rate concerns. Thursday saw the steepest drop, with gold falling 2.7% as the dollar and crude rose. Physical demand improved as Indian and Chinese premiums narrowed. Silver, platinum, and palladium also recovered Friday after losses earlier in the week.
28 March 2026
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today: DJIA Falls as Oil Tops $110 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today: DJIA Falls as Oil Tops $110 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

The Dow Jones fell 0.9% by midday Friday, extending Thursday’s 469-point drop as oil prices surged and Middle East tensions persisted. The S&P 500 dropped 0.88% and the Nasdaq slid 1.33%, hitting a six-month low. Brent crude rose to $110.55 a barrel. U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low, with inflation expectations climbing, according to a University of Michigan survey.
27 March 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Why the Index Is Slipping as Oil Jumps and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

Dow Jones Today: Why the Index Is Slipping as Oil Jumps and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 202.81 points, or 0.45%, to 46,221.54 by noon Thursday as oil prices surged and traders reacted to mixed U.S.-Iran signals on ending the war. Brent crude jumped $5.26 to $107.48 a barrel, reviving inflation concerns and erasing bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The S&P 500 lost 0.77% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.05%. New jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 210,000, matching forecasts.
26 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Week Ahead: $70,000 Back in Focus as Fed Hike Odds Rise and ETF Flows Turn Choppy

Bitcoin Price Week Ahead: $70,000 Back in Focus as Fed Hike Odds Rise and ETF Flows Turn Choppy

Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $68,678 Sunday after briefly topping $70,000, as fund inflows slowed and oil prices surged. CoinShares reported $303 million in net inflows for the week, but outflows rose after the Fed meeting. Brent crude closed at $112.19 a barrel Friday, the highest since July 2022, amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Interest-rate futures now price a 25% chance of a Fed hike by December.
22 March 2026
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Silver Price Week Ahead: Why Oil, PMIs and Fed Bets Could Drive the Next Move

Silver Price Week Ahead: Why Oil, PMIs and Fed Bets Could Drive the Next Move

Spot silver fell to $69.39 an ounce Friday, down sharply from $81.00 on March 13, pressured by a stronger dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields. The U.S. 10-year yield hit 4.384% and the dollar index closed near 99.58. Gold, platinum, and palladium also dropped. Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. energy sites are targeted, with Brent crude settling at $112.19 a barrel.
22 March 2026
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Gold Price Week Ahead: Why Bullion Faces a Volatile Open as Fed Bets and Iran Tensions Collide

Gold Price Week Ahead: Why Bullion Faces a Volatile Open as Fed Bets and Iran Tensions Collide

Gold fell 1.8% to $4,563.64 an ounce late Friday, marking a third straight weekly loss, as U.S. futures closed at $4,574.90. Traders cited rate-hike fears and new U.S.-Iran tensions as drivers of volatility. Brent crude settled at $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. Physical gold demand in India and China remained subdued despite festival buying and narrowing dealer discounts.
22 March 2026
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Gold Price This Week: Bullion Logs Worst Weekly Drop Since 2011 as Fed, Dollar Upend Haven Trade

Gold Price This Week: Bullion Logs Worst Weekly Drop Since 2011 as Fed, Dollar Upend Haven Trade

Spot gold fell 1.8% to $4,563.64 an ounce Friday, marking its third straight weekly loss and the steepest futures drop since 2011. Investors pulled $5.19 billion from gold and precious-metals funds, the largest outflow since August 2018. The Federal Reserve held rates steady and raised its 2026 inflation forecast, while gold miners and related equities also slumped.
21 March 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Tumble as Iran Conflict Sends Oil to 2022 High and Erases Fed Cut Hopes

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Tumble as Iran Conflict Sends Oil to 2022 High and Erases Fed Cut Hopes

Wall Street fell sharply Friday as Iran-related turmoil sent Brent crude to $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. The S&P 500 lost 1.49%, the Nasdaq dropped 1.98%, and the Dow slipped 0.92%. Bond yields climbed, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.39%. Tech stocks led losses, while energy shares rose for a 13th straight week.
20 March 2026
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Silver Price Today Slides Near $69 as Fed Hike Bets Bite, Silver Stocks Sink

Silver Price Today Slides Near $69 as Fed Hike Bets Bite, Silver Stocks Sink

Silver prices dropped 4.8% to $69.39 an ounce by early Friday afternoon, heading for a weekly loss as the dollar and Treasury yields climbed after news of increased U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East. Gold, platinum, and palladium also fell. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.372%. Toronto’s materials sector lost 2.9%, with Endeavour Silver shares down over 4%.
20 March 2026
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Dow Jones Index Today: Dow Falls 210 Points as Oil Shock Revives Fed Fears

Dow Jones Index Today: Dow Falls 210 Points as Oil Shock Revives Fed Fears

The Dow fell 210 points to 45,811 at midday Friday, set for a fourth weekly loss as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war and surging oil prices rattled markets. Brent crude traded near $109, U.S. crude at $97, and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.37%. Fed officials signaled no imminent rate cut. U.S. equity funds saw $24.78 billion in outflows for the week ending March 18.
20 March 2026
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Gold Price Today: Spot Gold Hits Six-Week Low as Fed Outlook and Oil Shock Hit Bullion, Gold Stocks

Gold Price Today: Spot Gold Hits Six-Week Low as Fed Outlook and Oil Shock Hit Bullion, Gold Stocks

Spot gold dropped 3.9% to $4,629.29 an ounce in New York, its lowest since early February, while U.S. gold futures for April delivery lost 5.4%. Major central banks held rates steady and warned of renewed inflation risks, pushing traders to expect the next Fed rate cut only by mid-2027. Silver and platinum also fell, and Newmont shares slid 8.6%.
19 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 After Fed Warning, Oil Spike Rattle Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 After Fed Warning, Oil Spike Rattle Crypto Stocks

Bitcoin dropped 2.7% to $69,320.42 on Thursday, falling below $70,000 as oil prices surged and the Federal Reserve held rates steady. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $163.5 million in net outflows on March 18 after a week of inflows. Coinbase shares slipped 1.7%, while Citi lowered its 12-month bitcoin target to $112,000 and warned of a possible drop to $58,000 if recession hits.
19 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX 200 Energy Stocks Quarterly Performance Review
    May 3, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT. ASX 200 energy stocks have undergone notable shifts in their quarterly performance. While the sector remains crucial to Australia's market landscape, recent data indicate mixed outcomes across key players. Investors should note that energy stocks, often sensitive to global commodity prices, displayed volatility amid changing economic conditions. This update emphasizes the importance of evaluating stock movements within the broader market context. The sector's performance underlines ongoing challenges and opportunities, from fluctuating oil prices to regulatory impacts. Investors are advised to perform due diligence and consider professional advice, given the nuanced environment. The analysis refrains from making specific investment recommendations but highlights the sector's dynamic nature.

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Planet Labs’ SpaceX Launch Puts Sweden Defense Satellite Deal Into Orbit

Planet Labs’ SpaceX Launch Puts Sweden Defense Satellite Deal Into Orbit

3 May 2026
Planet Labs launched three Pelican satellites Sunday on a SpaceX rideshare from Vandenberg, including its first under contract with the Swedish Armed Forces. Initial contact and commissioning have begun. The satellites feature high-resolution imaging and onboard Nvidia Jetson hardware for edge computing. SpaceX confirmed deployment of all 45 payloads on the CAS500-2 mission.
Coherent Corp Stock Faces Big AI Optics Test Before May 6 Earnings

Coherent Corp Stock Faces Big AI Optics Test Before May 6 Earnings

3 May 2026
Coherent shares closed up 3.1% at $329.50 Friday and traded at $332.00 after hours. The company will report fiscal third-quarter results after the NYSE closes on May 6. Investors are watching for signs that AI data-center demand continues to drive growth in its optics business without hurting margins. Nvidia recently committed $2 billion to Coherent for advanced optical networking products.
Keel Infrastructure’s Paraguay Sale Puts Former Bitfarms’ AI Data Center Bet on the Clock

Keel Infrastructure Stock Is Back In Focus Before Its First KEEL Earnings Test

3 May 2026
Keel Infrastructure Corp. will report first-quarter earnings on May 11, its first since Bitfarms’ U.S. redomiciliation and Nasdaq relisting under the KEEL ticker. Shares closed at $3.09 on May 1, up 1.98%. Chardan initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $4.50 target, citing Keel’s 2.2-gigawatt data center pipeline and focus on AI-driven demand. Keel sold its Paraguay site for $13 million, completing its North American shift.
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