Trump’s Iran deadline triggers 5% drops in Nikkei and Kospi
Investors sold Asian stocks after Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours, raising fears of strikes on Gulf energy and water systems.
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Markets
Coverage of market moves, trends, and key drivers across asset classes.
Oil spike rattles markets; Brent at $112 and 10-year yield at 4.39%
US stocks and bonds fell as Brent oil settled at $112.19 and the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.39%, while gold slid more than 10% for the week.
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Iran war: markets signal inflation fears, not a safe-haven rush
Brent crude settled at $112.19 a barrel, the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.39% and the S&P 500 fell 1.51% as markets weighed oil-driven inflation.
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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 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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