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US Natural Gas Market Shielded From Global Price Shocks During Iran War
Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand.
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US Has Nearly 50 Percent More Home Sellers Than Buyers, Redfin Says
Redfin says the housing market is in buyer’s-market territory, with sellers increasingly outnumbering buyers.
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Trump Postpones Potential Strikes on Iranian Power Plants, Citing Ongoing Constructive Talks
The Department of War has been instructed to postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, initially for five days.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Extend Downward Streak
Stocks fell for a fourth straight week as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed.
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US Dollar Surges After Markets Begin Pricing in Fed Rate Hikes Later This Year
Other central banks have signaled a tighter-for-longer monetary policy stance amid the war in Iran.
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US May Remove Sanctions on Iranian Oil in Transit to Stabilize Energy Markets: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will not intervene in oil futures markets.
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Gold, Silver Slide as Inflation Jitters Shift Fed Policy Outlook
Precious metals join the broader market sell-off as Iranian conflict continues to spook investors.
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European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets
The allies condemned Iranian attacks, warning of global energy disruption and pledging support to keep the vital Hormuz shipping route open.
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Iran Steps Up Attacks on Gulf Oil Facilities, Sending Crude Prices Soaring
‘This pressure from Iran will backfire politically and morally,’ Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said.
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Refinancing Activity Slows as Mortgage Rates Jump to 3-Month High
Prospective homebuyers are still searching the U.S. real estate market as affordability conditions improve.
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SEC Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Guidance, Says Most Tokens Not Securities
Officials said the new guidelines will help companies and investors navigate crypto markets by defining clear regulatory boundaries for digital assets.
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Oil Prices Jump Following Attack on Iranian Gas Field
The attack on Iran’s energy assets sent Brent crude higher in a year during which oil prices have already risen by 80 percent.
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Trump Waives US Shipping Law to Mitigate Rising Fuel Prices
Energy costs for ships have increased substantially since the start of the conflict.
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Early 2026 (Pre-War) Economic Statistics Appear Strong
Investors should expect continued volatility until the energy situation stabilizes.
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US Natural Gas Market Shielded From Global Price Shocks During Iran War
Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand.
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US Has Nearly 50 Percent More Home Sellers Than Buyers, Redfin Says
Redfin says the housing market is in buyer’s-market territory, with sellers increasingly outnumbering buyers.
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Trump Postpones Potential Strikes on Iranian Power Plants, Citing Ongoing Constructive Talks
The Department of War has been instructed to postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, initially for five days.
|
Wall Street Review: Stocks Extend Downward Streak
Stocks fell for a fourth straight week as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed.
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US Dollar Surges After Markets Begin Pricing in Fed Rate Hikes Later This Year
Other central banks have signaled a tighter-for-longer monetary policy stance amid the war in Iran.
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US May Remove Sanctions on Iranian Oil in Transit to Stabilize Energy Markets: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will not intervene in oil futures markets.
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Gold, Silver Slide as Inflation Jitters Shift Fed Policy Outlook
Precious metals join the broader market sell-off as Iranian conflict continues to spook investors.
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European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets
The allies condemned Iranian attacks, warning of global energy disruption and pledging support to keep the vital Hormuz shipping route open.
|
Iran Steps Up Attacks on Gulf Oil Facilities, Sending Crude Prices Soaring
‘This pressure from Iran will backfire politically and morally,’ Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said.
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Refinancing Activity Slows as Mortgage Rates Jump to 3-Month High
Prospective homebuyers are still searching the U.S. real estate market as affordability conditions improve.
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SEC Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Guidance, Says Most Tokens Not Securities
Officials said the new guidelines will help companies and investors navigate crypto markets by defining clear regulatory boundaries for digital assets.
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Oil Prices Jump Following Attack on Iranian Gas Field
The attack on Iran’s energy assets sent Brent crude higher in a year during which oil prices have already risen by 80 percent.
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Trump Waives US Shipping Law to Mitigate Rising Fuel Prices
Energy costs for ships have increased substantially since the start of the conflict.
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Early 2026 (Pre-War) Economic Statistics Appear Strong
Investors should expect continued volatility until the energy situation stabilizes.
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