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'VERY UNCERTAIN TIME': Mohamed El-Erian warns markets face more violent shocks
Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian discusses the shocks hitting the markets, stagflation fears and the Federal Reserve on 'Making Money.'
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Why Iranian Regime Change Would Transform Global Energy Markets
It has one of the largest oil industries in the world, but it has been strangled for years by international sanctions.
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Forget Iran, The Real War Is With China
The real market threat is the escalating U.S.–China rivalry, not the Iran conflict. Disruption of China's energy supply via Iran and Venezuela targets Beijing's industrial engine and global influence.
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Nasdaq Leads Dow On Trump Reassurance On Iran War; G7 Meeting Is Next
Major indexes reverse higher on Monday after Trump signals the war is "very complete."
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Fed officials closely monitor Iran conflict for potential inflation impact
Hostilities with Iran pose a potential risk for higher inflation as Federal Reserve policymakers monitor the energy price impact ahead of their next meeting to discuss rate cuts.
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Ted Weisberg's Volatility Investment Strategy & "Sell Energy, Buy Airlines" Trade
Wall Street legend Ted Weisberg tells investors to "not be a hero" and "pick bottoms" of stocks in a time of extreme volatility like this. He says now is an opportunity to lighten portfolios from some sectors and makes the case for a "sell energy, buy airlines" trade once geopolitical tensions subside.
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Was Last Week The Tipping Point For Stocks?
Last week was filled with more than a few small bearish events, but did they create a tipping point for the bull market? Bull markets don't tip into bear trends because of bearish news.
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Diversification in a New Bond Era
Investors typically regard bonds as a safe haven because of their reputation for having lower risk and lower return profile. For investors preparing for retirement, or those already in retirement, a common rule of thumb has been to shift away from equities into bonds.
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Global stock markets jolt after surge in oil prices as attacks in the Middle East continue
Stock markets shuddered worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest level since four summers ago.The S&P 500 fell 1.3%, coming off its worst week since October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 721 points, or 1.5%, as of 9:35 a.m.
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Fill Up Your Car, Things Could Get Worse
The intensifying U.S.-Iran conflict has driven oil above $100/barrel, with gasoline prices lagging but poised to spike toward $3.50–$3.80/gallon, or higher if escalation persists. Wholesale gasoline prices have surged faster than retail, creating an unprecedented gap; retail prices are likely to catch up rapidly if the conflict endures.
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Dow bounces back from 800-point drop — but stagflation fears remain as Iran conflict continues
Oil prices could surge past $150 a barrel and trigger a “stagflation” crisis at home if the war in Iran rages on for another four or five weeks, experts told The Post.
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The 24 Hours When Oil Markets Went Wild
A 31% price run-up on Iran war fears gave way to an after-hours retreat. Benchmark U.S. crude closed 4.3% higher at $94.77 a barrel.
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Big Tech stocks are quietly gaining momentum, but don't expect the bounce to last
After months of investors rotating into value stocks and small caps, the escalating conflict in Iran has abruptly triggered a flight back to the comfort of the familiar. With oil prices CL.1-5.67% BRN00-9.29% briefly topping $100 a barrel, megacap technology names are back in the spotlight — this time not as growth leaders, but as a port in the storm during an increasingly chaotic period for global markets.
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Stocks Mount Comeback After Trump Remarks | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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US stocks rebound sharply after Trump says Iran war ‘very complete'
US stock indices reversed sharply into the green on Monday after President Donald Trump told CBS News senior White House correspondent that the US-Israel war against Iran is effectively over. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which had plunged as many as 945 points in the morning session, rebounded sharply and closed nearly 240 points up at 47,740.74.
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Tokenized Stocks Are Coming to a Market Near You: Five Things to Know
Big U.S. exchanges are working on plans to offer digital tokens that mimic shares and trade 24/7.
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5 Irrefutable Arguments To Buy In The Midst Of The Iran War
I reiterate my buy recommendation on assets tracking the main American indices, despite heightened conflict in Iran. Historical data shows U.S. stocks remain resilient during geopolitical crises, with seasonality favoring post-March recoveries.
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The Iran War Is Far From Over
Energy markets face historic disruption as the Strait of Hormuz closure drives Brent crude to $100, with extreme backwardation signaling market uncertainty. Assumptions of a quick resolution are misplaced; structural and leadership challenges in Iran make a near-term ceasefire highly unlikely.
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U.S. Index Outlook: Stock Markets Attempt Rally After Overnight War Tumble, Oil Back To $100
US stock benchmarks have significantly gapped lower from weekend angst but are attempting a rebound. Participants are now pricing a prolonged US-Israel-Iran war and more disruptive effects from the conflict.
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Cathie Wood's ARK Warns Of AI Hunger Games: 'Not Every Company Will Survive'
The explosive boom in artificial intelligence is creating enormous wealth and technological breakthroughs—but it may also leave a trail of casualties.
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