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The First War Inflation Tests - Markets Weekly Outlook
Markets conclude a very volatile week, with hopes for peace going back and forth and sentiment losing its head. Expect fierce repositioning and wild gaps when the bell finally rings on Monday morning.
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Thursday's Stock Market Price Action Says Stocks Want To Go Higher
The S&P 500 ETF reversed a sharp early decline, signaling bullish sentiment and potential for a sustained rally as markets discount recent macro risks. March's strong jobs report, with 178,000 jobs added and 3.5% wage growth, supports the thesis that stagflation fears are overblown and economic growth persists.
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'RAPID AND UNPREDICTABLE': Mortgage rate volatility is biggest challenge to buyers, expert says
FOX Business real estate contributor Katrina Campins breaks down shifting house pricing trends and mortgage rate volatility on 'Varney & Co.' 00:00 Buyers Gaining Power in Today's Housing Market 00:40 Why Correct Home Pricing is Crucial for Sellers 01:50 The Emotional Challenges of Selling an Overpriced Home 02:50 Understanding Mortgage Rate Volatility in Real Estate 03:30 Key Factors Driving Unpredictable Mortgage Rate Swings
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U.S. Dollar Index Rises; Energy Prices Support
The U.S. Dollar Index rose in early trade. “The greenback is regaining support from energy prices, stabilizing U.S. labor markets and safe-haven demand,” OCBC said.
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How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs sought to hurt Chinese manufacturing, but for one electronics maker, a turbulent 2025 ended with a belief that China is a location that is difficult to replicate - as long as things don't change too drastically.
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Oil Rises, Government Bonds Fall as Trump Steps Up Threats Against Iran
Oil rose, and government bond prices fell early Monday as President Trump stepped up his threats against Iran, intensifying concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
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Tariff Uncertainty Is Back: Why Selling Into the Fear Has Rarely Paid Off
Selling into fear can result in missed opportunities, especially for investors who end up selling near the lows. Tariff news isn't new, as investors saw the S&P 500 crater at the start of 2025 only to end the year with an 18% gain.
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The Wall Street Dealmaker Charged With Solving Paul Weiss's Identity Crisis
Scott Barshay, a hard-driving corporate lawyer, takes the helm at the firm after a tumultuous year.
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Oil, Stock Futures Poised to React After Trump's Weekend of Threats
The president has been back and forth, saying a peace deal was near to raising more threats on Iran, which shifting deadlines.
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April is usually a strong month for stocks — but three factors now jeopardize the market rebound
Worries about Fed rate hikes and souring earnings expectations could easily trip up the market for a second straight month.
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Jobs report SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS, expert warns of 'difficult' Monday | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell. 00:00 'STRESS IS BUILDING': Private credit CRISIS hangs over Wall Street 06:00 'SHATTERED EXPECTATIONS': Jobs report delivers STUNNING hiring surge 13:35 There is a 'GROWING EMPHASIS' on aligning faith and investments, Faith Investor Services CEO says 17:31 Monday could be a 'difficult day' for the market, expert says
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Delta kicks off an earnings season focused on surging gas prices and the Iran war
When Delta Air Lines kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, the air carrier's results and forecast will offer a deeper look at how well U.S. customers and companies can withstand surging oil and fuel prices due to the war in Iran.
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A Hot CPI Report Could Force A Major Market Repricing
March CPI is expected to surge, with headline CPI forecast at 0.9% m/m and 3.3% y/y, driven by sharply higher gasoline prices. Gasoline's 35% price jump could add 0.5%–0.6% to CPI, amplifying inflation if elevated prices persist into April.
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What to Watch in Markets This Week: CPI Report Headlines Inflation Data; Earnings Season; Iran War
War headlines continue to move markets—sometimes, a lot. But investors will also watch for movement on inflation and earnings in the days ahead.
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Lampe: "Markets Fly" Once U.S.-Iran War Ends
"History's in our favor" when it comes to mid-term year volatility, says Adam Lampe, though Iran and crude oil's spike add pressure to markets. Once the U.S. ends its conflict with Iran, "markets fly," Adam believes.
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March Jobs Market Report Opens Up Unexpected Investing Option
The latest US jobs report signals labor market resilience, but a declining labor force participation rate tempers optimism, especially as a policy rate cut is out of the picture now. With rising inflation risks, markets are penciling in a small probability of a rate hike this month.
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A Crude Awakening For the Global Economy
Global growth estimates are falling as inflation inches up with the energy shock. Some of the best bets may be Latin American bonds.
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Central banks live in fear of their last mistake: waiting too long to raise rates in the postpandemic boom. But there's a difference between that boom and this oil shock.
Investors mistakenly think the oil shock will push central banks to tighten policy.
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One of the Stock Market's Last Havens Is Now at Risk
Value stocks have outperformed growth stocks by the biggest margin in years.
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Kevin Warsh needs to be confirmed as Fed Chair in order to avoid an economic shutdown
Kevin Warsh would like to start as Fed chairman yesterday, but his nomination as the head of the central bank remains in limbo.
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