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Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
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Emergency stockpile oil coming soon to Iran-wracked markets, IEA says
More than 400 million barrels of oil from International Energy Agency emergency reserves will begin flowing soon, the agency said in its most detailed account of the rollout of the plan to combat a spike in crude prices since the start of the Iran war.
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Kevin Warsh Will Be Just Like Powell, Yellen, Bernanke, And
No one likes James Bond films and spy novels more than CIA and MI6 spies and functionaries. What better way to make the routinely pedestrian appear glamorous.
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A Massive Shift In The Fed's Rate Outlook May Be About To Hit Markets
Surging oil prices are driving inflation expectations higher, forcing markets to rapidly price out anticipated Fed rate cuts. Current futures suggest the market now expects at most one rate cut in 2026, aligning with the Fed's previous 3.4% projection.
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Iran holds the key to reopening global energy markets
When Saudi Aramco told its oil buyers in a letter this week that it had no clear idea which port it would use for April exports, it laid bare a new reality: Iran, not the United States, holds the key to reopening the global energy market.
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Global week ahead: Price pressure in the pipeline
The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England are set to make policy decisions in the coming days. Sovereign debt sell-off has spooked bond investors.
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FOMC Preview: A Boring Day At The Fed
The upcoming FOMC meeting is expected to be uneventful, with rates likely unchanged and no major policy surprises anticipated. Current market optimism for future rate cuts is misplaced, given persistent inflation, surging energy prices, and geopolitical risks.
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This Market Is One Energy Shock Away From Breaking
Geopolitical shocks, especially the Iran War, have triggered sharp capital rotations and exposed hidden market fragility beneath mega-cap tech outperformance. Energy, particularly U.S. natural gas exporters and infrastructure, stands out as a structural winner amid AI-driven power demand and global supply disruptions.
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Market And Economic Implications From The War In Iran
Despite a 5% S&P 500 pullback, market action appears as healthy consolidation, not a signal of systemic distress. Sustained $100+ oil poses risks: higher inflation, delayed Fed rate cuts, and potential consumer retrenchment impacting economic growth.
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Japan to release oil stocks as US says buy American
Japan plans to start releasing oil from its stockpiles on Monday to soften the shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, a stark reminder of the oil crisis half a century ago that prompted Tokyo to create reserves.
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The Week Ahead: Markets Watch Fed Signals, Energy Volatility and Inflation Data
Markets face a week dominated by the Fed meeting, inflation data and major earnings as investors assess energy volatility and the outlook for interest rates.
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The 1-Minute Market Report, March 15, 2026
The 1-Minute Market Report, March 15, 2026
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The financial sector is sending some spooky technical signals about the stock market
Broken trendlines and a looming ‘death cross' pattern bode badly for the financial sector, and therefore the rest of the stock market.
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Market Must Now Consider Troops On The Ground In Iran As The Base Case
The US-Iran conflict is escalating to new heights, with a real possibility of US boots on the ground as military deployments intensify near critical energy infrastructure. Strait of Hormuz disruptions significantly threaten global commodities, driving oil prices higher and fueling volatility; energy stocks have surged nearly 30% YTD.
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These 4 cybersecurity stocks are Wall Street's favorite AI-proof plays
While the broader software sector stumbles, cybersecurity platforms are emerging as essential infrastructure needed to channel rising traffic from AI agents.
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Is the US Jobs Market Starting to Crack? Steven Rattner on Tariffs, AI and Stagflation
The latest jobs data is pointing to a softer US labor market, even as overall economic conditions have remained relatively solid. Steven Rattner of Willett Advisers unpacks what is driving that disconnect, why tariffs may be adding pressure on employers, how AI is already influencing hiring decisions, and why the combination of forces could create a challenge for the Fed and for investors.
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The Fast Incoming 'Silver Tsunami'
The U.S. faces a demographic 'Silver Tsunami,' with aging Baby Boomers set to release significant real estate and equity holdings into the market. This generational wealth transfer will increase housing inventory and exert downward pressure on home price appreciation over the coming years.
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U.S. trading partners are pushing President Trump to stick to previously agreed tariff levels
Countries are pushing the president to stick to deals made last year, and some are bristling at U.S. allegations of unfair trade practices.
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It was unthinkable a couple of weeks ago, but could the next move by the Fed be a rate hike?
With fuel prices soaring since the start of the war with Iran, a question has surfaced that was almost unimaginable a few weeks ago: Could the next move by the Federal Reserve be an interest-rate hike?
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A court ruling throwing out a pair of criminal subpoenas was a vindication for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But it shows that Fed independence now depends on judges.
The decision was good news for Jerome Powell, but it shows that Fed independence now depends on judges.
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