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What’s next for global markets as oil surges and stocks plunge on Middle East conflict
Assets from stocks to bonds sold off across the globe on Tuesday, as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East fueled risk-off sentiment. It came as the U.S.-Iran war entered its fourth day , marked by more missile and drone strikes across the region and a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump that the conflict […]
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Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next
People protest against the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, ICE immigration raids, and in support of Palestinians during a demonstration outside the Westwood Federal Building in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on June 22, 2025. Bing Guan | Afp | Getty Images The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: As AI shockwaves hit global software firms, what’s in store for India’s IT titans?
Ai trading concepts. 3D render Blackjack3d | E+ | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Indian IT stocks are facing their steepest monthly declines since the 2008 global financial crisis, with the […]
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JPMorgan prefers international stocks to America’s — here’s where it sees opportunities beyond Wall Street
Erratic policy decisions, bubbling geopolitical tensions and concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence have left some investors pivoting away from U.S. assets over the past year — and JPMorgan is among them. In a wide-ranging Monday note, equity strategists at the investment bank said they remained long emerging markets versus developed markets, and that within […]
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Gold slips to one-week low as safe-haven buying stalls, dollar strengthens
Gold and silver prices rose as U.S. Treasury bond yields fell after December retail sales growth stalled, signaling a softening economy ahead of key jobs data. Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photos | Getty Images Gold prices fell to a more than one-week low on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar as investors tracked cues on […]
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Deutsche Bank warns AI risks in U.S. equities is undermining dollar’s safe haven status
The dollar’s traditional safe-haven status is being challenged by high exposure to AI in U.S. equities, according to Deutsche Bank. Investors typically take flight to the dollar when stocks are falling, but that’s no longer the case, said George Saravelos, global head of FX research at the German bank. “It is often taken as fact […]
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Consumer staples are rallying in 2026. Here’s what’s driving the surge in the sector
As investors have rotated out of tech names to start 2026, consumer staples have been a primary beneficiary. Consumer staples is the third-best sector in the S & P 500 year to date, behind materials and energy . The sector is up more than 15.5% in 2026, while the broad market index is little changed […]
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S&P 500 closes little changed after soft inflation report, index notches losing week: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The S&P 500 closed barely above the flatline on Friday as a key consumer inflation report that came in slightly lighter than expected failed to spark a substantial rally. The […]
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Safe-haven currencies might not be so safe after a volatile year. Here’s how the market is rethinking the Swiss franc, dollar and yen
Swiss franc banknotes in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Dec. 23, 2025. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Ask an investor to name safe-haven currencies, and most will say the U.S. dollar, the Swiss franc, and the Japanese yen. Investors historically expected them to hold their value during geopolitical or economic turbulence. But more recently, these […]
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There’s an India-U.S.-Russia love-hate triangle — and it’s complicated
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 13, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging […]
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