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Dow futures tick higher, but index heads for worst week since October on oil surge: Live updates
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Dow futures inched up Thursday night after U.S. equities extended their sell-off this week amid the war in Iran and spiking oil prices. […]
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U.S. crude oil tops $79 per barrel after Iran says it attacked a tanker
U.S. crude oil prices on Thursday broke above $79 per barrel after Iran claimed to have attacked a tanker. The price of West Texas Intermediate oil was last up 6.86%, or $5.12, at $79.78 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent rose 4.31%, or $3.51, to $84.91 per barrel at 11:30 a.m. ET. Oil prices have […]
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Iran war and stocks: Why Global X says ‘it might be time to double down’ on emerging markets
ETF Edge Iran war and stocks: Why Global X says ‘it might be time to double down’ on emerging markets Published Thu, Mar 5 20267:00 AM EST Blair Bao WATCH LIVE Source
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Oil price surge eases after Bessent pledges support for oil trade during Iran war
Oil prices held steady Wednesday, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will provide support to oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf and announce more measures in the coming days. U.S. crude oil rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to $74.68 per barrel by 9:46 a.m. ET. Global benchmark Brent was up 37 cents, […]
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Goldman’s David Solomon surprised by ‘benign’ market reaction to Iran war
David Solomon, CEO Goldman Sachs, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22nd, 2026. Oscar Molina | CNBC Goldman Sachs‘ Chairman and CEO David Solomon said financial markets have had a surprisingly “benign” reaction to the Iran war, as the conflict enters its fifth day. The Goldman […]
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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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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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The momentum trades of 2026 are breaking with gold, silver and South Korea down big
Key Points Gold, silver and South Korea were down big Tuesday amid fears the war in Iran could go on for longer than expected. Each of these trades were huge momentum plays in 2026, as investors nervous about their exposure to U.S. large cap tech sought out different asset classes. Bullion getting caught up in […]
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Dow futures drop nearly 600 points as oil prices spike following U.S. attack on Iran: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Feb. 27, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures tumbled on Monday morning after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, causing oil prices to surge and adding an unstable Middle East to a list of […]
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Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80
Oil prices have soared after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continued on Sunday night. Brent crude prices hit a new 52-week high on Monday, surging 9.3% to reach $79.40, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices also rose more than 9% to $73.10. U.S. President Donald Trump said the “overwhelming military offensive” — which he […]
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