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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

The Dow fell about 460 points midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped up to 1% as Brent crude briefly topped $119 a barrel. The declines followed a Fed-driven selloff after higher inflation data and comments from Chair Jerome Powell. Fed officials now project 2.7% PCE inflation by year-end, up from December’s forecast. Initial jobless claims dropped to 205,000 last week.
19 March 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Slip Again as $100 Brent and Soft GDP Rattle Wall Street

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Slip Again as $100 Brent and Soft GDP Rattle Wall Street

Wall Street fell Friday, with the Nasdaq down 0.91% and the S&P 500 off 0.38% as Brent crude stayed above $100. U.S. GDP growth was revised down to 0.7% for Q4, while January’s core PCE inflation hit 3.1%. Morgan Stanley limited withdrawals from a private-credit fund amid industry stress. Adobe shares dropped 6.4% after CEO Shantanu Narayen announced plans to step down.
13 March 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

London’s FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,412.54, ending a three-day slide as oil prices fell and President Trump suggested the Middle East war could soon end. Brent crude dropped 6.8% to $92.21 a barrel after Monday’s surge. The FTSE 250 rose 1.9%. Investors saw a 98% chance the Bank of England would hold rates on March 19, according to LSEG data.
10 March 2026
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Barclays PLC Shares Stay Under Pressure as MFS Fallout Meets Oil Shock

Barclays PLC Shares Stay Under Pressure as MFS Fallout Meets Oil Shock

Barclays shares fell 2.86% Monday as investors assessed its £495 million exposure to failed lender Market Financial Solutions and a surge in oil prices hit UK assets. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both closed at five-week lows. Barclays declined to comment on regulatory scrutiny over its MFS exposure. Santander and other European banks also saw losses as crude oil jumped over 25% to nearly $120 a barrel.
9 March 2026
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Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays is owed about £500 million by companies linked to collapsed UK mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions, according to Bloomberg. The figure is among the largest exposures tied to the lender’s administration. Investors are reviewing risks as banks and funds assess potential losses. MFS collapsed after allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement.
5 March 2026
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UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

Oil and shipping risks after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are expected to drive London’s market open Monday, following OPEC+’s tentative deal to raise output as Gulf shipments stalled. The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, with Barclays down 4.2% and IAG off 7.5%. At least 150 tankers anchored outside Hormuz on Sunday after Iranian warnings. UK factory PMI data is due at 09:30 GMT.
1 March 2026
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FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high. U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting some oil shipments to pause and Brent crude to hit $73. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible April output hike. UK earnings and U.S. payrolls data are expected to influence rate expectations this week.
1 March 2026
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US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

The dollar index closed Friday at 97.61, just before U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Iranian missile attacks across the Gulf. Oil prices jumped, with Brent settling at $72.48 a barrel, and Wall Street ended lower. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output as markets brace for volatility. Iran targeted Gulf states hosting U.S. forces; UAE media reported one death in Abu Dhabi.
28 February 2026
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Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend heightened concerns about LNG tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Greece to warn its ships away from the area. EU gas storage stood at just 30.09% full on Feb. 27. European TTF gas closed Friday at €32.43/MWh, up 1.69%, while U.S. Henry Hub settled at $2.859/mmBtu, up 1.06%. Traders expect renewed risk premiums when markets reopen Monday.
28 February 2026
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FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

The FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,910.55 on Friday, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high and an eighth consecutive monthly gain. Miners and defensives led the advance, while Barclays dropped 4.2% after the Market Financial Solutions fallout. Rolls-Royce posted a 40% profit jump and announced a major buyback. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
28 February 2026
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UK picks Barclays executive Katharine Braddick to run Bank of England banking watchdog

UK picks Barclays executive Katharine Braddick to run Bank of England banking watchdog

Katharine Braddick, a Barclays executive, has been named Bank of England deputy governor for prudential regulation and chief of the Prudential Regulation Authority, starting July 1. She replaces Sam Woods, whose term ends in June. The appointment comes as the government urges regulators to support lending and growth. Braddick’s move from Barclays to the regulator has drawn scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
27 February 2026
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Barclays share price in focus as £1 billion buyback starts after results jolt

Barclays share price in focus as £1 billion buyback starts after results jolt

Barclays launched a £1 billion share buyback Wednesday after reporting 2025 pretax profit of £9.1 billion, up 12%. Shares closed Tuesday at 474.40 pence, down 2.5%, on heavy volume. The bank targets over 14% return on tangible equity by 2028 and plans to return more than £15 billion to shareholders from 2026–2028. Investors are watching U.S. card business risks after a proposed credit-card fee cap.
11 February 2026
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  • BitFuFu Inc. Reports Q4 Loss, Revenue Misses Estimates Amid Market Underperformance
    March 20, 2026, 9:20 AM EDT. BitFuFu Inc. (FUFU) reported a fourth-quarter loss of $0.20 per share, far missing the expected loss of $0.02 and down from a profit of $0.14 a year ago, marking a negative earnings surprise of 1,233%. Revenue came in at $101.66 million, slightly below estimates by 3.32%, with only one revenue beat in the last four quarters. Shares have declined nearly 15% in 2025, notably underperforming the S&P 500's 3.5% drop. The company carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) due to unfavorable recent earnings estimate revisions. Consensus estimates for the next quarter are $0.04 EPS and $129.76 million revenue. Market watchers will focus on management commentary and industry trends as the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector ranks in the bottom 38% among 250 industries.
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