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US stock futures drop as Middle East tensions shake rate-cut expectations

U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled concerns over energy infrastructure and sent oil prices soaring above $100 a barrel. The heightened conflict prompted investors to reassess expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, reducing optimism for......

Traders anticipate possible Federal Reserve interest rate cut by September

Investors in global financial markets are increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve may begin lowering interest rates later in 2026, with many traders pointing to September as a possible timeframe for the first reduction. Market expectations shifted following the release of new inflation data in......

Asian stock markets fall as Iran conflict keeps oil near $100

Asian equity markets declined on Friday as crude oil prices hovered close to $100 a barrel, intensifying concerns that the conflict involving Iran could disrupt global energy supplies for an extended period. The selloff followed losses on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent on Thursday......

Asian markets slide as oil surge drives global stock selloff

Global stock markets extended their decline on March 11 and 12 as surging oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions linked to the conflict with Iran revived fears of persistent inflation, weakening expectations for interest rate cuts and pushing investors toward safe haven assets. On Wall Street,......

US dollar pares gains after February payrolls fall short of expectations

The U.S. dollar eased against major currencies on Friday after official data revealed an unexpected drop in payrolls for February, raising speculation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates sooner than anticipated. Weak jobs data According to government statistics, the U.S. economy lost......

U.S. economic growth slows below expectations in late 2025

The U.S. economy showed signs of slowing in the fourth quarter of 2025, with annualized GDP growth reaching 1.4%, falling short of market expectations. Analysts had forecasted a 2.5% increase, reflecting concerns over a slowdown in the world’s largest economy. For the full year 2025, the United......

Arthur Hayes warns AI job losses could trigger $500 billion banking crisis

BitMEX cofounder Arthur Hayes has warned that artificial intelligence driven job losses could spark a major credit crisis in the United States, arguing that recent Bitcoin price movements are signaling mounting stress in the financial system. In an essay titled “This Is Fine” published on......

Gold plunges as strong US jobs data rattle markets

Gold tumbled sharply and silver posted one of its steepest daily losses in months after stronger than expected US employment data dampened hopes for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, triggering heavy selling across precious metals markets. Spot gold dropped more than 3 percent on Thursday,......

Gold prices dip below $5,000 after Fed official's cautious rate cut remarks

Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday, dropping below the $5,000 per ounce mark as a stronger US dollar and cautious signals from Federal Reserve officials dampened investor enthusiasm for the precious metal. Spot gold traded between $4,835 and $4,920 during the session, marking a decline of more than......