Oil and Gold Jump, Stocks Slide as Conflict in Middle East Rocks Markets
Brent crude prices hovered around $80 a barrel and stocks fell across the globe as markets reacted to widening conflict in the Middle East.
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Dollar, Swiss Franc Rally as Middle East Conflict Boosts Safe Havens
The DXY dollar index rose to a five-week high as investors sought safety. Rising oil prices in response to the conflict also lifted the greenback.
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Oil Prices Jump as U.S.-Iran Conflict Stokes Supply Fears
Massive U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran have raised fears of a wider regional war and prolonged disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Container Shipping Stocks Jump on Fresh Middle East Tensions
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and others were rerouting vessels around the southern tip of Africa to avoid the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz.
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Gold Climbs Above $5,400 on Haven Demand as Middle East Tensions Flare Up
Prices soared as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.
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Iran Is Shooting at Some of the World's Busiest Airports
Dubai and other transportation hubs are hit as Tehran tries to build pressure to stop U.S. and Israeli attacks.
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Tax the Rich. Why That Chant Is Louder Than Ever.
A tax professor argues for replacing the estate tax with an inheritance tax and reforming the federal income tax code to include investment gains.
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Asian Manufacturers Show Resilience as Demand Rises
Purchasing managers index data from S&P Global showed a rise in factory activity in economies including Japan and Taiwan.
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China's 'Two Sessions' to Shed Light on What Lies Ahead for Economy
At the National People's Congress, representatives are expected to approve a five-year economic blueprint that will prioritize turning China into a technological superpower.
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How U.S. Businesses Are Shaving Billions Off Their Tariff Bills
A well-honed tariff-reduction playbook is giving businesses some confidence that they can deal with President Trump's latest tariffs.
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South Korea's Exports Grew 29% Year-on-Year in February
South Korea reported solid export growth in February despite fewer working days, with semiconductor shipments reaching a monthly record on strong demand.
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AI Gave Investors a Glimpse of the Future This Month. And They Sold Their Stocks
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite fell in February, dragged down by firms whose businesses might be disrupted.
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Bank Stocks Suffer Another Plunge on Credit and AI Fears
Consumer lenders-more vulnerable during economic recessions-were among the market's worst performers on Friday, including American Express.
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