Ben Carter
Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.
Tech Pullback Caps 2025 as China, Iran Risks Rise
U.S. stocks slip in thin liquidity as China targets 5% growth, Iran protests intensify, and metals volatility persists.
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Iran Protests Spread as Rial Slide Triggers Merchant Shutdowns
Merchants shuttered Tehran shops as the rial hit 1.42 million per dollar, fueling inflation-driven unrest and policy upheaval.
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Xi Backs 5% China Growth as Property Slump Persists
Beijing is leaning on industrial policy and exports, but housing, weak consumption, and tariff uncertainty threaten momentum.
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Tech-Led Pullback Hits U.S. Stocks as Silver Whipsaws
Thin year-end trading left equities lower, while CME margin hikes drove silver’s plunge and rebound.
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Tech Profit-Taking Slips Stocks as Iran Risks Rise
U.S. stocks and metals dip on thin year-end selling, while Goldman’s 2026 growth call clashes with Iran turmoil.
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Iran Protests as Rial Hits Record Low and Inflation Reaches 42%
Store closures and tear gas followed the rial’s plunge, prompting a central bank leadership change amid sanctions pressure.
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Goldman Sees 2.6% GDP Growth in 2026, With Labor Risks
Fading tariff drag and easier conditions support 2026 growth, but AI-driven job cuts could lift unemployment.
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Year-End Tech Profit-Taking Drags U.S. Stocks and Metals
Thin holiday liquidity magnified selling in AI megacaps and a sharp pullback in silver and gold.
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