Markets
Gold Tumbles on Fed Doubts, Mideast Conflict Fears
Gold prices saw a sharp decline Friday, driven by persistent uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's rate path and escalating geopolitical tensions in...
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Finance
30-Year Mortgage Rate Reaches 6.66% as War Fuels Inflation
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.66% this week, its highest in a year, driven by the war in Iran, rising oil...
Markets
WTI Crude Plunges 4.37% as U.S.-Iran De-escalation Eases Supply Fears
Crude oil prices saw a significant plunge on Tuesday, with WTI September delivery falling 4.37% to $79.00 per barrel. This decline is...
Investing
US Dollar Ban Strands 60 Million Barrels of Iranian Crude
The US Treasury has revoked its waiver for Iranian oil sales, blocking transactions in US dollars after Gulf tanker strikes. This action...
Markets
Gold Holds Firm as Trump Expresses Optimism on US-Iran Talks
Gold maintained a modest gain after President Trump's optimistic remarks regarding US-Iran talks, easing immediate military escalation fears. Attention now shifts to...
Finance
Macron Pledges French Aid for Syria’s Economy, Banking Amid Blasts
French President Emmanuel Macron committed France to rebuilding Syria's economy and banking sector during his Damascus visit, undeterred by nearby bomb blasts.
Stocks
Oil Prices Retreat as Red Sea Shipments Persist Despite Threats
WTI crude and RBOB gasoline prices fell Friday, giving back half of Thursday's rally, as Red Sea oil shipments continued despite Houthi...
Stocks
AI Demand Fears Trigger Chip Stock Rout, Nasdaq Falls 1.27%
A sharp sell-off in semiconductor stocks, driven by concerns over AI demand sustainability, led the Nasdaq 100 to fall -1.27% on Friday....
Markets
Iran War Drives Oil Prices Past $100 Mark
Oil prices have surpassed $100 a barrel, driven by the Iran war disrupting global supplies. Analysts suggest this geopolitical factor makes the...