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US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

The S&P 500 closed at 7,444.14 and the Nasdaq at 26,404.74, both record highs, while the Dow slipped 0.13% to 49,693.63. April producer prices jumped 1.4%, the largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing back Fed rate-cut expectations. Prediction markets now see a long pause in U.S. policy easing. Tech stocks, especially AI-linked shares, led gains despite the inflation surprise.
13 May 2026
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Oil Prices Jump Above $110 as Iran Warship Claim Shakes Dow, S&P Futures

Oil Prices Jump Above $110 as Iran Warship Claim Shakes Dow, S&P Futures

Oil prices surged and U.S. stock futures swung after Iran claimed it turned back a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. officials denied any vessel was hit. Brent crude briefly topped $113 a barrel. U.S. Central Command announced “Project Freedom” to restore shipping through the strait, deploying destroyers, aircraft, and 15,000 personnel. European stocks and bond prices fell as markets reacted to the tensions.
4 May 2026
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Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Spot gold jumped 2.4% to $4,582.18 an ounce by 1141 GMT after oil prices fell over 5% on ceasefire hopes linked to a reported U.S. proposal to Iran. Tehran denied talks, but traders cut the odds of a Fed rate hike. Gold remains nearly 20% below its January record. Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan project year-end 2026 gold prices between $5,400 and $6,300 an ounce.
25 March 2026
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UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS said commodity trading advisers have cut 75% of global equity exposure since the Middle East conflict began, leaving them nearly neutral on stocks. The bank reiterated a “buy” rating on Sage, citing AI-driven pricing power, and set a 1,025 pence target. Sage shares traded at 842.4 pence Tuesday. UBS is also restructuring its European high-yield trading desk, according to a separate report.
17 March 2026
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Gold price today slides from $5,100 as oil shock lifts dollar, rate fears

Gold price today slides from $5,100 as oil shock lifts dollar, rate fears

Spot gold dropped 1.2% to $5,109.39/oz by 10:12 GMT Monday as a stronger dollar and surging oil prices pressured markets amid the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. Brent oil briefly hit $119.50 a barrel, reviving inflation fears and reducing bets on near-term U.S. rate cuts. Silver eased to $84.07/oz, while platinum and palladium also fell. U.S. stock futures and sterling declined as investors sought safety in the dollar.
9 March 2026
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Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Oil prices eased after earlier gains, with Brent at $81.13 and U.S. crude at $74.30 by late morning Wednesday. The market reacted to possible U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports, while Russia prepared to boost crude shipments to India. U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.5 million barrels last week.
4 March 2026
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Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent crude rose 0.4% to $81.69 a barrel in London after sharp swings, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily disrupted for a fifth day. Tanker traffic through the strait dropped to four vessels on March 1, down from an average of 24. U.S. crude stocks climbed by 3.5 million barrels last week. Banks raised oil price forecasts, with UBS warning Brent could top $90 if disruptions persist.
4 March 2026
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Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Brent crude slipped 24 cents to $81.13 a barrel by late morning Wednesday, erasing earlier gains after reports of possible Iran–U.S. intelligence contacts. The Strait of Hormuz remained blocked for a fifth day after a U.S. strike hit an Iranian warship, forcing Iraq to cut output by 1.5 million bpd. Saudi Aramco diverted some crude loadings to Yanbu as tanker rates surged. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast, citing risks from prolonged Hormuz disruptions.
4 March 2026
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Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Brent crude futures jumped 5.5% to $76.91 a barrel Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory shutdowns in the Gulf disrupted shipping, with Brent earlier hitting $82.37. JPMorgan estimated Strait of Hormuz exports fell to 4 million barrels per day from 16 million. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output hike, but traders said prices hinge on Gulf shipping flows. Asia’s jet fuel and diesel premiums also surged.
2 March 2026
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Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
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Want to invest in China stocks in 2026? A beginner’s guide to A-shares, Hong Kong shares and ETFs

Want to invest in China stocks in 2026? A beginner’s guide to A-shares, Hong Kong shares and ETFs

China’s CSI300 and Shanghai Composite indexes each fell about 1.3% on Feb. 13, the last session before the Lunar New Year break, as traders cut risk. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 0.5% in a shortened session. Investors are watching if Beijing maintains tight controls and whether the AI-led rally persists when markets reopen. Liquidity remains thin due to holiday closures across Asia.
17 February 2026
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Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Spot silver jumped 6.3% to $75.70 an ounce Friday after falling below $65, but remains set for a weekly loss of over 10%. CME Group will raise margins on COMEX 5,000-ounce silver futures from 15% to 18% after Friday’s close. China’s only exchange-listed pure-silver fund hit its limit-down for a fifth straight session, still trading nearly 29% above its net asset value.
6 February 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price rises as Jefferies lifts target ahead of Feb. 10 earnings

Coca-Cola stock price rises as Jefferies lifts target ahead of Feb. 10 earnings

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.7% to $78.65 Thursday, bucking a weaker U.S. market after Jefferies raised its price target to $88 ahead of next week’s earnings. CEO-elect Henrique Braun will take over March 31 as James Quincey becomes executive chairman. Quincey sold 337,824 shares for about $26 million on Feb. 3 under a prearranged plan. Coca-Cola reports fourth-quarter and full-year results Feb. 10.
5 February 2026
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  • Asian Shares Mixed, Bonds Recover as Oil Drops on Trump's Iran Deal Optimism
    May 18, 2026, 10:03 PM EDT. Asian shares showed mixed performance as investors reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause an attack on Iran, raising hopes for a nuclear deal. Brent crude oil prices fell more than 2%, easing inflation concerns and helping global bond markets recover from steep selloffs. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan slipped 0.22%, while Japan's Nikkei advanced 1%. U.S. Treasury yields declined from highs, reflecting reduced inflation fears amid geopolitical uncertainty. Market attention turns to Nvidia's earnings, a key indicator for the artificial intelligence-driven rally. G7 finance ministers expressed concerns about public debt and bond volatility amid ongoing rate hike expectations.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Zeta Global Surges 12% After OpenAI Ad Remarks

Zeta Global Surges 12% After OpenAI Ad Remarks

19 May 2026
Zeta Global shares rose 11.6% to $19.19 Monday after CEO David Steinberg said the company reached an agreement to help OpenAI run its advertising. The stock outperformed the broader market, with SPY and QQQ both down. Zeta recently joined Snowflake’s Open Semantic Interchange and reported Q1 revenue up 50% year-over-year. Investors cited strong guidance and increased Athena AI agent usage.
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