Bond yields are also higher on concerns about inflation.
Category: Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index
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Oil Prices Wobble as Middle East Veers Toward Wider Conflict
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Global Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Resume in the Middle East
The New York Times – Business:After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the region.
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Oil Prices Hold Steady as Iran and U.S. Prepare for Talks
The New York Times – Business:Iran and the United States were set for further talks after a spurt of hostilities had underscored the uncertainty surrounding attempts to strike a lasting peace deal.
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Oil Prices Rise on Possible Deal to Suspend Attacks in Gulf
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices edged higher after an American official said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to halt attacks in a key shipping lane, raising hopes that hostilities would not escalate.
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Oil Markets Edge Higher After Days of Attacks in Persian Gulf
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices inched up on Sunday evening, while the S&P 500 futures market was little changed.
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Stocks in Asia Tumble as A.I. Uncertainty Jolts Tech Shares
The New York Times – Business:Stock markets across Asia tumbled, as investors continue to wrestle with whether the boom in artificial intelligence spending is overdone or just beginning.
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Oil Prices Fall Toward Prewar Levels as Gulf Shipping Resumes
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices fell, moving closer to levels not seen since the war in Iran began in February.
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Asia Tech Shares Swing Wildly as A.I. Jitters Persist
The New York Times – Business:The turbulence in Asia’s chip-dominated stock markets highlighted how heavily global equities have come to depend on enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
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The Tech Sell-off Goes Global
The New York Times – Business:Investors are bracing for rough trading after stocks in Asia and Europe were clobbered on Tuesday. A.I. companies like SpaceX are getting hit hard.
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Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks
The New York Times – Business:Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index crashed 10 percent. Stocks in Europe were lower and S&P 500 futures pointed to a sharp fall.
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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Show Signs of Progress
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices retreated after Iran’s foreign minister said there had been “major progress” toward ending the fighting in Lebanon during the first session of high-level talks.
