China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
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The Federal Reserve is quickly running out of reasons to cut interest rates
If the Federal Reserve still has any reasons to cut interest rates in the near future, they’re getting…
investors assess U.S.-Iran tensions, lingering supply fears
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China tech financial ecosystem matures as Hong Kong IPOs boom
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Trump’s Hormuz gambit lands with a whimper
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Microsoft quarter shows strong AI demand. Street sees big stock gains ahead
Microsoft appears bound for a bounce as its latest quarterly report shows signs its artificial intelligence strategy will…
Brent crude soars past $126 as U.S. military to brief Trump on action against Iran
Alexander Manzyuk | Reuters Brent crude hit a 4-year high Thursday following a report that the U.S. military…
Germany growth forecast cut on energy shock, signaling trouble ahead
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David Solomon Says US Recession Risk Could Be ‘Only One Tweet Away’
The risk of a US recession could rise suddenly depending on how the administration reacts to the Iran…
5 things to know before the market opens Friday
1. Peace talks US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of…
Possible U.S.-Iran talks revive hopes of easing Hormuz tensions
An aerial view of the Chevron EL Segundo refinery, one of the largest petroleum processing facilities in California,…
Markets bet on U.S.-Iran deal despite Hormuz Strait blockade
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