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Trump's shipping insurance plan aims to calm domestic inflation fears: Expert
Edward Finley-Richardson of Contango Research explains the spillover effect of the U.S.-Iran war on the global shipping sector and how it is impacting insurance costs and freight rates.
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Asian Equities Rebound as Risk Appetite Improves
Appetite for risky assets improved on the back of strong U.S. economic data released overnight.
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Review & Preview: Stocks Show Resilience
After today's rally, the S&P 500 is down just 0.1% since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran.
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Looking Ahead to the 2026 Q1 Earnings Season
With the 2025 Q4 cycle nearly over, we can confidently claim that corporate profitability remains strong while also showing signs of improvement, underpinned by a positive revisions trend for the current and upcoming periods.
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Fed Data Shows Labor Economy Anchoring Consumer Spending
The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book, released on Wednesday (March 4), describes a U.S. economy advancing at a restrained pace, a finding that corresponds with PYMNTS Intelligence data showing that millions of workers remain employed yet financially unsettled, while still opening their wallets to underpin economic growth.
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The U.S. insists the Iran conflict won't be a 'forever war.' Experts beg to differ
The U.S. insists that the military operation in Iran should only last "four to five weeks" and that it won't be another "forever war" of the type seen in Afghanistan or Iran. Analysts say the U.S. could easily get bogged down in "Operation Epic Fury" if the Iranian regime proves more entrenched and robust to attack.
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Nasdaq Anchors Stock Market Rebound But This Index Looks Poised To Extend A Bullish Streak
Chevron lagged, despite another solid gain of 2% in crude oil futures to $76.11 per barrel.
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Fresh Shocks, Same Strategy: Unfazed Retail Investors Keep Hitting ‘Buy'
Individual investors have kept on buying through recent stock slides.
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Here are 6 reasons why stocks may shake off Iran fears and move higher in March
Seasonality, options-market positioning and a handful of other factors bode well for stocks, according to Citadel Securities
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Stocks Rise as Iran War Clouds Growth Outlook
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has almost completely stopped in the days since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Oil prices have whipsawed.
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Why China Is Less Vulnerable To The Strait Of Hormuz Than You Might Think
China's exposure to Strait of Hormuz oil disruptions is limited, with only ~6% of its energy consumption reliant on these imports. China's energy mix is dominated by coal (52%) and renewables, significantly hedging against Middle East oil supply shocks.
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Markets Rebound Following Yesterday's Dip | 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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Why Wall Street isn't panicking over the Iran war — yet
Predicting the outcome of a war is risky business. Even glass-half-full investors are planning, as the head of one major financial institution put it, for a situation that is "binary" – meaning that things also could go terribly wrong.
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Why Investors Are Looking Beyond The U.S. Market
International equities grabbed attention last year as they outpaced U.S. stocks, reversing the U.S. market's long-standing dominance. The S&P 500 returned nearly 18%, while developed international markets gained 32% and emerging markets rose 34%.
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Surviving 'Epic Fury' And The Asian Stock Market Crash
Geopolitical shocks and the Strait of Hormuz blockade have triggered a spike in oil prices, margin calls, and forced liquidations, especially in Asian markets. U.S. equities (SPY, QQQ) appear resilient, but this is illusory; inflation, high energy prices, and compressed risk premiums limit Fed intervention and upside.
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Fed's Beige Book Reflects a Stable Economy Still Facing Challenges
Early 2026 data have painted an economy on steady footing at the start of the year—but with risks from stubborn inflation, a job market that has slowed, and heightened uncertainty about economic policy.
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The Iran conflict could feed a defense boom. Why a rearming world needs more dollars.
Gold prices have whipped around and Treasurys sold off sharply, yet the dollar has climbed since the start of the Iran conflict.
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Will Spiking Oil Prices Hurt the Stock Market?
Crude prices are up about 7% since the strikes on Iran. Stock prices fell initially and are now recovering.
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Market is overly optimistic about resumption of Strait of Hormuz, says Rapidan Energy's Bob McNally
Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Group founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss if naval escorts will work in the Strait of Hormuz, why the oil and natural gas markets are not responding to current events and much more.
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Fed's Beige Book Shows Benign Economic Outlook
In its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts, the Federal Reserve reported that in many districts “sales were dampened by economic uncertainty, increased price sensitivity and lower-income consumers pulling back on spending.” Molly Smith has more.
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