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US stock futures plunge after Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade
U.S. stock futures fell over 1% after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, spooking energy markets.
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U.S. stocks slip as fragile Iran ceasefire fades and inflation concerns resurface
The S&P 500 slid 0.11% to 6,816.89, and the Dow fell 0.56%, even as the Nasdaq edged up 0.35%. The gains from the week's fragile ceasefire appear to be unraveling amid fresh energy pressures.
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Cryptocurrency market showed small gains led by Bitcoin and Ether
Crypto markets rose modestly overall, with Bitcoin and Ether inching higher over the past day.
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S&P 500 rallied as oil prices eased and tensions cooled
U.S. major stock indices climbed sharply as easing Middle East tensions and lower crude prices boosted investor sentiment.
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Wall Street slides as tech stocks drag markets into correction
Stocks dropped sharply, with the S&P 500 down about 1.7%, the Dow off 1%, and the Nasdaq sinking around 2.4%, marking a correction for tech-heavy indexes.
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Rate-cut hopes fade as inflation and oil surge dim outlook
Futures markets now price in meaningful odds of a Fed rate hike by year's end, reversing earlier expectations of cuts.
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Wall Street slides as oil rally and inflation fears stall rate cut bets
On Friday, March 20, U.S. equity markets dropped sharply across the board-S&P 500 down 1.5%, Dow off 1%, Nasdaq down 2%-as rising oil prices and spiking bond yields damped hopes for near-term rate cuts.
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Citigroup cuts Bitcoin and Ether forecasts amid U.S. crypto legislation stall
Citigroup trimmed its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, citing delays in U.S. crypto regulatory action.
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Fed holds rates steady but tosses cold water on rate-cut optimism
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50-3.75% and signaled only one cut this year-burying hopes for faster relief.
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U.S. inflation holds steady in February, with shelter and energy driving gains
February's Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% month-over-month, or 2.4% year-over-year; core CPI (excluding food and energy) also ticked up 0.2% m/m, 2.5% y/y.
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Stocks tread water without big moves amid inflation's quiet headline
Wall Street indexes held steady after the CPI release, showing limited reaction - investors largely expected the inflation numbers.
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Bitcoin climbs on easing geopolitical fears, but fragility remains
Bitcoin rebounded above $71,000, buoyed by easing Middle East tensions and growing institutional infrastructure support.
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Crypto drifts lower amid equity volatility and Fed uncertainty
Cryptocurrencies slid as equities wobbled and rate pause bets remained strong.
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Stocks slide after oil spikes and weak jobs data
U.S. markets slumped Friday as oil surged and a softer-than-expected payrolls report rattled investors.
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Fed's Boston chief says no rush to tweak rates
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Friday that interest rates probably won't budge soon.
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Crypto catches the geopolitical wave-Bitcoin bounces, but not too far
Bitcoin swung wildly-down around 4% to $63K over the weekend, then rebounded above $67K, settling near $66K.
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Oil surges and Middle-East war rattles U.S. markets
U.S. stocks slipped around 0.3%, while oil and natural gas prices jumped as investors digested escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Treasury yields rise and bond markets wobble amid inflation fears
Treasury yields unexpectedly climbed as oil-driven inflation worries crept back in, shaking bonds.
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Major Stock Indices Show Mixed Performance Amidst Market Volatility
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower on Wednesday, while the Dow Jones recorded gains. Disney announced a new CEO, leading to a positive market reaction.
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U.S. Markets Slide on New 15% Global Tariff Threats
U.S. stocks dropped sharply after President Trump raised global tariffs to 15%, up from 10%, following a Supreme Court ruling striking down his earlier tariff plan. Major indices fell: S&P 500 down ~1.2%, Dow lost ~800-835 points, Nasdaq off ~1.3%.