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Weak Dollar Is The Real Threat To The U.S. Stock Market
The US stock market has been resilient during the recent selloff because the US assets have been perceived as a safe haven, as evidenced by the strengthening US dollar. However, the US dollar is facing a debasement risk, which could accelerate the sell-America trade as inflation starts to pick up.
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Iranian Conflict Fallout: Probability Of Stagflation Rises
Rising risks of stagflation in 2026 are not reflected in current equity market valuations, and chances for that economic scenario are increasing. Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East may be a catalyst but is not the sole driver of stagflation concerns.
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Swiss-based Terra Quantum plans to list on Nasdaq via SPAC at $3.25 billion valuation
Terra Quantum said on Thursday it plans to list on Nasdaq this year through a merger with a U.S. special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that would value the German-Swiss quantum technology company at $3.25 billion.
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An earnings boom is around the corner, and it could blindside the stock-market bears
Wall Street expects earnings to reach a four-year high. That's too conservative, according to Deutsche Bank.
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Morning Bid: Relief rally hits pause
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper
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From Euphoria to Caution. Wall Street Sees the Iran War Cease-Fire as Just a ‘Reprieve.
Wall Street loses some of its enthusiasm over the two-week cease-fire as oil prices rebound and key questions linger.
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Top 3 Industrials Stocks You'll Regret Missing This Month
The most oversold stocks in the industrials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
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Banking giant reveals the best stock to buy this April
The technology sector has been under severe pressure since 2026 started, with perhaps the most dramatic example of the downturn coming from Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which recently ended its arguably worst first quarter (Q1) of the century.
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Dow futures plunge 200 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures edged lower on Thursday, giving back some of the previous session's relief rally, as investors weighed the durability of a fragile Middle East ceasefire and braced for fresh US inflation data later in the day. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures both declined by 0.4%, reflecting a modest pullback in broader market sentiment.
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U.S. Treasury yields steady ahead of key U.S. inflation data releases
U.S. Treasury yields held steady early Thursday as investors prepared for several key economic data releases.
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Oil Prices Rise Again And Asian Stocks Retreat On Fragile Iran Ceasefire
Benchmark U.S. crude was 3.1% higher on Thursday at $97.30 a barrel.
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Stock Market Today: Oil Rebounds After Truce Gets Off to Shaky Start
Stock futures slip after Wednesday's rally
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Nasdaq Surges Over 600 Points Following Iran Ceasefire: Investor Fear Eases, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.
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U.S. Pet Insurance Market Growth Slows In 2025, But Still Robust
The US pet insurance market once again expanded by more than 10% in 2025, a feat that it has achieved every year since at least 2018. The pet insurance industry's net loss ratio, which has remained almost flat since 2017, improved modestly to 74.2% in 2025 from 76.1% in the prior year.
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Oil Price Shocks Are Testing Resilience Across Methodologies Among S&P SmallCap 600 Indices
The war in the Middle East and the subsequent surge in oil prices have been key drivers of volatility across U.S. equity segments as inflation expectations risk de-anchoring. The war began, pushing oil prices higher, settling at $99.56, in contrast to declining levels across the S&P SmallCap 600 indices two weeks into the conflict by March 13.
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A Box Office Boom? What Hollywood's 2026 Spring And Summer Slate Means For The Economy
Strong YTD box office ticket sales suggest consumers are still spending selectively despite inflation and macro uncertaintyStrong YTD box office ticket sales suggest consumers are still spending selectively despite inflation and macro uncertainty. A formidable Q2-Q3 movie lineup may keep families flocking to the theaters.
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Rare Earths: State Intervention Needed To Reshape Rare Earths Market
Government support is emerging as the most effective strategy for nations to cut their dependence on China's rare earths supply chains, as market forces alone could not overcome China's entrenched dominance in the sector, according to industry participants. China's recent restrictions on its rare earths exports have increased the urgency for industry players to seek alternative sources of the material.
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Middle Eastern Banks: Tested By Conflict
The conflict in Iran unfolded following a period of debt-issuance growth in the region, especially from the financials sector. The deterioration in the operating environment increases asset quality, funding, liquidity, and growth risks for banks operating in the region, with significant uncertainty regarding the fundamental outlook.
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Foreign investors pour $18.65 billion into Japanese stocks on return after three weeks
Japanese stocks witnessed a huge influx of foreign funds in the week through April 4, a turnaround from three successive weeks of selling, with investor sentiment stabilizing ahead of a ceasefire in the Iran war.
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Oil Rebounds, Asian Equities Fall Amid Fragile U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Oil rebounded and Asian equities fell early Thursday as marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained throttled amid a fragile U.S.-Iran cease-fire.
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