U.S. and Israel launch most intense airstrikes inside Iran
The United States and Israel launched intense airstrikes inside Iran. Oil spiked near $120 a barrel and global markets rallied and fell in response.
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Markets
Coverage of market moves, trends, and key drivers across asset classes.
Markets swing after reports of US plan for major operation inside Iran
Reports of a planned U.S. operation inside Iran drove crude into a violent swing and pushed U.S. equities lower.
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VIX rises as oil prices climb on Iran strike fears
The Nasdaq.com analysis said the Shiller CAPE “declined for the first time” in nearly a year after rising above 40, a move it linked historically to market pullbacks.
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Markets reprice tech winners amid Japan yield jump
Tokyo's 30-year yield jumped more than 0.25 percentage point, reviving the "widow-maker" trade and prompting global outreach.
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Markets pause ahead of Fed minutes and PCE
Meta's AI infrastructure deal lifted Nvidia to about $184.97 after hours. Investors rotated into hyperscalers and chipmakers while software stocks lagged.
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US and European Markets Slide Amid Greenland Tensions
Stocks fell sharply and bond yields rose as tensions over Greenland and tariffs increased market volatility.
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Global Markets React to Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat
Trump’s tariff threat triggered major stock declines, soaring Treasury yields, and a flight to gold and silver.
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Zillow Reports Mortgage Rates Near Cycle Lows in Early 2026
National average mortgage rates have fallen, offering homebuyers savings and refinancing opportunities.
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Markets Mixed Amid Rising Food Inflation and Fed Probe
Stocks showed mixed results as rising food prices and a Justice Department probe into Fed Chair Powell increased uncertainty.
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Mixed PPI, Strong Retail Sales Point to No-Landing Economy
Wholesale inflation stayed tame while retail sales beat estimates, reinforcing expectations the Fed holds rates in late January.
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Kashkari Warns Political Pressure Could Lift Term Premiums
As scrutiny rises ahead of a Fed leadership transition, Kashkari argues independence is vital to monetary policy credibility.
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Necessities Inflation Deepens K-Shaped Consumer Spending Split
Rising grocery, utility, and health-care costs squeeze lower incomes as top earners keep travel and dining spend strong.
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