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Analysis: Tough jobs report puts Trump’s Iran war plans to the test
A difficult jobs report comes at a tough time for the White House. Gas prices are rising due to the war in Iran, while stock market turmoil is making savers and retirees antsy about the state of their 401(k)s. Data released Friday showing a loss of 92,000 jobs in February will put pressure on the […]
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Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation
Pedestrians look out across the city skyline as they walk along the Tabiat bridge in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. Ali Mohammadi | Bloomberg | Getty Images A widening Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test for global central banks, as fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks complicate policymakers’ calculus […]
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Oil prices, Target earnings, the new iPhone and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Good morning. While the war in Iran continues to unfold, today also brings the first midterm primary elections in the U.S. Here are the races to watch. Stock futures are plunging this morning following a mixed session on Wall Street. Here are […]
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Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Iran strikes, oil futures spike by over 8%
Interception attempts are made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran, following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, in Jerusalem March 1, 2026. Ammar Awad | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets tumbled Monday as the conflict between Iran and U.S.-Israel escalates, following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising concerns over energy supplies. […]
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