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Stocks Decline as US-Iran Tensions Dampen Peace Prospects
Major U.S. stock indexes retreated Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down 0.74%, as escalating US-Iran tensions and concerns over software and cybersecurity...
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Gold Retreats as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears
Gold prices declined on Wednesday, pressured by escalating Middle East tensions driving oil higher and intensifying concerns over inflation and potential interest...
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Iran Threatens Strait Closure, Oil Futures Jump
Crude oil futures saw their biggest monthly gain on Monday after Iran announced it would halt U.S. talks and close the Strait...
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Oil Prices Jump as Iran Deal Stalls
Oil prices surged Monday, recouping recent losses, as uncertainty surrounding a potential peace deal with Iran intensified. Brent crude futures rose 3.3%...
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US-Iran Deal Progress Stalls as Israel Widens Lebanon Offensive
US and Iran exchange draft changes for a ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz deal, but progress remains uncertain as Israel expands its...
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Wall Street Rises on Easing Middle East Tensions, Softer Inflation, Strong Earnings
Wall Street closed higher this week, buoyed by easing Middle East tensions following President Trump's announcement, softer inflation data, and robust corporate...
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Crude Oil Plunges on Hormuz Reopening Hopes
Crude oil prices fell sharply Friday amid high expectations of a U.S.-Iran MoU to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially resuming vital...
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Gold Rebounds Sharply As Oil Retreats
Gold prices staged a notable turnaround Thursday, gaining $52.50 after an early sharp decline. Crude oil futures retreated on U.S.-Iran agreement reports,...
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Oil Retreats From Overnight Peak Amid Iran Deal Reports
Crude oil futures have significantly pulled back from early highs on Thursday, following an overnight surge driven by geopolitical tensions and subsequent...