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Small cap-focused Russell 2000 becomes the first of major U.S. benchmarks to enter correction territory this year
Key Points The Russell 2000 has fallen more than 10% off its recent high, becoming the first of the major U.S. benchmarks to fall into correction territory this year. A correction is defined as a decline of more than 10% and less than 20% from a recent high. Small caps are especially sensitive to changes […]
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Wall Street banks on an unpopular Iran war pushing Trump to de-escalate soon
Wall Street sees a reason for President Donald Trump to try to resolve his war with Iran: political disapproval. Crude oil has soared (Brent is more than 50% higher), and stocks and bonds have dropped since the U.S. began its weekslong war with Iran. A growing chorus of investors now believe Trump is likely to […]
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The spring housing market is on, but mortgage rates just shot higher. Here’s what to know.
A realtor gives neighbors a tour during an open house at a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spring is traditionally the busiest season for home sales, and while this year’s market dynamics have shifted strongly in favor of buyers, broader forces […]
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Trump: U.S. could leave Iran ‘right now’ but staying longer so they can ‘never rebuild’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Women’s History Month event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 12, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday said U.S. could pull out of Iran “right now” and still leave Tehran unable to rebuild its military capabilities for […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies, Super Micro Computer, FedEx & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: SolarEdge Technologies — The solar stock popped 14% following an upgrade to hold from underperform at Jefferies. “We are tactically upgrading SEDG to HOLD, as the escalating ME conflict is triggering a replay of the European energy security dynamics that ‘turbocharged’ SEDG’s business during the Russia-Ukraine […]
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Work from home, drive slower and don’t use gas cookers: IEA advice on weathering the global energy crisis
FILE PHOTO: Crude oil storage tanks are seen from above at the Cushing oil hub, appearing to run out of space to contain a historic supply glut that has hammered prices, in Cushing, Oklahoma, March 24, 2016. Picture taken March 24, 2016. Nick Oxford | Reuters Supply measures alone won’t be enough to mitigate “the […]
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U.S. says Cuba is prohibited from taking Russian oil as two tankers head to island
An old Soviet-era Lada car drives past a truck belonging to a private Cuban company (mipyme) parked in front of a gas station with an IsoTank of imported fuel in Havana on March 19, 2026. Adalberto Roque | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. Treasury Department has said Cuba won’t be allowed to take delivery […]
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Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Bank of Japan has long stated that sustained levels of inflation will help it move ahead with policy normalization, after having ended the world’s […]
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Oil falls as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices
Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field. Dwayne Schnell | 500px Plus | Getty Images U.S. oil prices extended their decline after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude […]
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China leaves March benchmark lending rates unchanged for 10th straight month
BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 11: The national flag of China flies in front of the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) on November 11, 2025, in Beijing, China. The PBOC serves as the country’s central bank, overseeing monetary policy, financial regulation, and currency issuance. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images) Cheng Xin | Getty […]
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