Stocks Climb After Cease-Fire Optimism Builds

S&P notches seventh straight gain, while Dow is now positive for 2026.

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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Metric Was Stubborn Before Iran War

Monthly price increases as measured by the Fed’s preferred gauge sped up in February, showing that inflation remained persistent even before the Iran war began.

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Argentina’s Milei Eases Glacier Protections to Unlock Copper Investments

The change to a long-contested law clears a path for global miners but sparks protests and legal threats.

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White House Warns Staff Not to Place Bets on Prediction Markets Amid Iran War

Well-timed bets about the war in Iran have raised eyebrows and calls from Democrats for more regulation.

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Bank of Korea Keeps Rates Unchanged as Mideast Uncertainty Persists

South Korea’s central bank kept its base rate unchanged for a seventh straight meeting ahead of a leadership change.

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U.K. Retail Sales Growth Miss Estimates

U.K. retail footfall returned to growth in March, but the increase fell short of expectations ahead of a challenging period due to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Middle East Conflict Testing Asia’s Economic Mettle, ADB Says

Asia-Pacific economies face a challenging time ahead as the fallout of the Middle East conflict threatens to fan inflation and curb growth, the Asian Development Bank said in its latest outlook.

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The economy slowed sharply even before the Iran war. Where does it go from here?

The war with Iran will have a lingering economic fallout.

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IMF Chief Expects Slowdown on Global Economic Growth Even if Peace Is ‘Durable’

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said central banks should leave their key interest rates as they are while they assess the impact of the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Rose More Than Expected Last Week

U.S. jobless claims rebounded last week to their highest level since February, painting a blurry picture of the labor market after a strong jobs report in March.

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Extent of Damage to Middle East Energy Facilities Key to Economic Impact, OECD Says

EXCLUSIVE: The impact of the war on global growth and inflation will partly depend on the damage caused to energy infrastructure, the research body said.

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U.S. Oil Prices Are Back Near $100 After Israel Keeps Up Air Strikes on Lebanon

While Israel has signaled interest in talks with Lebanon, it hasn’t stopped attacking its northern neighbor. That could be a deal-breaker for Iran.

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Surging HOA Fees Are Pushing Homeowners to the Brink

Monthly costs of homeowners associations have jumped 26% since 2019. Owners can also be hit with special fees for large repairs.

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China’s Auto Sales Extend Decline in March

Chinese automakers have redoubled efforts to expand overseas amid a slowing domestic market.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

April 09, 2026 23:15 ET (03:15 GMT)

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