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Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.
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European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices
May 11, 2026
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11 weeks and counting
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Iran conflict is entering its 11th week - more than twice the
May 11, 2026
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It’s not just drivers who hate high gas prices. So do gas station owners
It’s not just drivers who hate high gas prices. So do gas station owners
May 11, 2026
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Aramco Q1 profit jumps 25% as Hormuz risks push pipeline to full capacity
Saudi Aramco reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profit on Sunday, showing its resilience as U.S.-Iran war tensions curtail Strait of Hormuz shipping, with
May 10, 2026
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Citi says oil could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny
Oil prices could rise further if U.S.-Iran talks remain thorny, Citi said, though inventory drawdowns, Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases, reduced Chinese imports, weaker demand
May 09, 2026
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs
May 08, 2026
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war
May 08, 2026
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Chip push, crude pull
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 08, 2026
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Trading Day: Markets draw breath
U.S. and global stocks hit new highs before ending lower on Thursday as chip stocks gave back some of their blistering gains, while oil clawed
May 08, 2026
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Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
May 07, 2026
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Chip frenzy goes global
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip boom goes on, with Asia seeing rolling catchups to this
May 07, 2026
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Canadian dollar forecasts more bullish as geopolitical risk ebbs: Reuters poll
The Canadian dollar is expected to give back some recent gains against its U.S. counterpart in the coming months, but could resume its uptrend if economic
May 07, 2026
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No stopping AI frenzy in Asia
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japan's Nikkei returned from holiday and jumped onto the scorching AI rally, joining South Korea and Taiwan equities at
May 07, 2026
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Trading Day: A peace wish and chips
Hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal might be imminent propelled global stocks to new highs and sent oil prices tumbling on Wednesday, with the U.S.
May 07, 2026
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Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal
Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an
May 06, 2026
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Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war
May 06, 2026
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US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz
Developments in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will steer the dollar in the near term, said FX strategists in a Reuters poll, who held on to their
May 06, 2026
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Stocks surge in Seoul as Samsung surpasses Berkshire
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global stocks were at record highs on Wednesday as some of Asia's biggest markets returned from a holiday in euphoric
May 06, 2026
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected
May 05, 2026
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Dollar softens as Middle East ceasefire holds
The U.S. dollar edged down on Tuesday as markets weighed developments in the Iran war, while the yen nudged lower in muted trade after a suspected
May 05, 2026
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Canada's services PMI hits six-month high but sector remains in contraction
The downturn in Canada's services economy eased in April as the level of new business increased despite concerns about tariffs and the war in the Middle East
May 05, 2026
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European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions
European shares recovered modestly on Tuesday after slumping in the previous session as a rally in technology stocks and a slate of upbeat corporate
May 05, 2026
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Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes
Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that
May 05, 2026
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Freedom? What freedom?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee U.S. President Donald Trump's operation "Project Freedom" hasn't got off to a promising start.
May 05, 2026
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Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran
May 04, 2026
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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting
May 04, 2026
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High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says
High global oil prices will not help boost Russian economic growth this year as Ukrainian drone attacks and new Western sanctions weigh on crude output and exports, a think
May 04, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced to record closing highs on Friday, boosted by robust earnings and a dip in crude prices, and turning
May 01, 2026
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ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
May 01, 2026
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Sell in May? Let's find out
From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to Japan's yen, the latest U.S. jobs data, an Australian rate decision, and a UK local election: there's plenty for
May 01, 2026
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Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
May 01, 2026
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High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
As the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production
May 01, 2026
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Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after
April 30, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq logged their biggest monthly gains in years as solid corporate earnings
April 30, 2026
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Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil prices eased after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel earlier on Thursday on concerns the U.S.-Iran war could lead to a
April 30, 2026
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Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue
April 30, 2026
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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April
April 30, 2026
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Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues
Japan's two biggest airlines, ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday the Middle East conflict is keeping fuel costs elevated and the outlook uncertain.
April 30, 2026
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EM stocks, FX fall on renewed Iran war risks, but set for monthly gains
Most emerging market stocks and currencies dipped on Thursday on concerns that the Iran war could escalate, sending oil prices soaring over 7%, while investors
April 30, 2026
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Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month
Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of
April 30, 2026
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Central bank hawks spook bonds, tech untroubled
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Jerome Powell's parting gift as Fed Chair was a proper hawkish tilt - the U.S. central bank held interest rates steady but in the
April 30, 2026
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BOJ warns inflation could rise well above target in risk scenario
The Bank of Japan is projecting core inflation hovering around 3%, well above its 2% target, for two years in a row under a risk scenario of elevated oil
April 30, 2026
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Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil prices retreated after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel on Thursday on concerns that the U.S.-Iran war could worsen and lead
April 30, 2026
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Wall Street ends mixed ahead of big tech earnings
Wall Street oscillated on Wednesday, as investors juggled spiking crude prices, the U.S.
April 30, 2026
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Oil prices keep spurting higher, but US stocks hold near their records
More jumps for oil prices sent tremors through the bond market, along with hints that some Federal Reserve officials don’t want to cut interest rates any time soon
April 29, 2026
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Dollar gains after Fed keeps rates unchanged and yen weakens past 160
The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Wednesday after the U.S.
April 29, 2026
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Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group
Russia plans to stay in OPEC+ despite a decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, expressing
April 29, 2026
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European shares hit three-week low as earnings, data and Iran conflict weigh
European shares slid to a three-week low on Wednesday amid mixed corporate results and data pointing to the economic damage caused by the Iran war,
April 29, 2026
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Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as war in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for
April 29, 2026
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China's factory activity set to expand at a slower clip in April: Reuters poll
China's factory activity likely grew at a slower pace in April as rising cost pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict test Beijing's reliance on manufacturing to
April 29, 2026
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South Korea exports seen rising sharply again in April on chip boom: Reuters poll
South Korean exports likely rose in April for an 11th straight month, with a surge in chip demand driven by artificial intelligence investment more than
April 29, 2026
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Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.
April 28, 2026
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US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount
Top American companies from GM to Coca-Cola are trying to reassure investors they can weather the financial fallout from the Iran war, even as surging fuel and
April 29, 2026
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Trading Day: Chips off the table
U.S. tech stocks dived on Tuesday, slammed by worries over the sector's lofty growth expectations ahead of key earnings reports, while another
April 29, 2026
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Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued
Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the
April 28, 2026
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the
April 28, 2026
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Carney's fiscal update shows smaller Canadian deficit, new spending
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's fiscal update on Tuesday committed billions of dollars in new spending on a new skilled
April 28, 2026
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program
April 27, 2026
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
April 28, 2026
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US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war
April 27, 2026
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Dollar eases as US-Iran talks stall, traders eye Powell's final Fed meeting
The U.S. dollar eased against the euro on Monday as investors weighed a diplomatic impasse in U.S.-Iran negotiations and braced for a week packed with
April 27, 2026
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Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with
April 27, 2026
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US refiners' first-quarter profits expected to jump as war lifts fuel margins
Top U.S. independent refiners are expected to report stronger first-quarter results than a year ago, helped by supply disruptions tied to the war in the
April 27, 2026
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A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with an Iran war
April 24, 2026
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Hormuz and hyperscalers
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'
April 27, 2026
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Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched all-time closing highs on Friday as investors assessed signs of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and weighed solid
April 24, 2026
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Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh
The dollar fell on Friday, pressured by the Justice Department's decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair
April 24, 2026
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UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks
UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks, while a Bank of England warning that global stocks could
April 24, 2026
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European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict
European shares posted a sharp weekly loss on Friday, as investors worried about risks to growth and inflation with energy supplies still
April 24, 2026
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Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Businesses have doled out up to $4 million to send ships through the Panama Canal while trying to avoid the Iran war's risks and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
April 24, 2026
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P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices
U.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble on Friday warned of a roughly $1 billion post-tax hit to its fiscal 2027 profit from surging
April 24, 2026
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US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation
April 24, 2026
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Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the war in Iran,
April 24, 2026