The S&P 500 has recouped all its losses since the Middle East war started on Feb. 28, as a bullish “vibe shift” takes hold among some investors.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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What’s Driving the Wartime Stock Rebound
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Oil Prices Slip and Stocks Gain as Investors Eye Possible Path to Peace
The New York Times – Business:Investors saw a possible path to peace, with the United States and Iran trading proposals for Iran to suspend nuclear activity.
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Investors Brace for a New Hormuz Blockade Threat
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s plan to bar ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports has put markets on edge and added to global economic uncertainty.
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Oil Prices Surge Above $100 After Peace Talks Fail and Trump Threatens Blockade
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices surged as markets reopened on Sunday following news that U.S. peace talks with Iran had ended without a deal.
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Why Employers May Be Wary of Adding Crypto or Private Equity to 401(k)s
The New York Times – Business:A proposed federal rule aims to clear the way for retirement savings plans to include alternative assets. But it may not be enough to protect employers from lawsuits.
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Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain
The New York Times – Business:Higher fuel costs are raising food and travel prices, while a shaky stock market tamps down free spenders.
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Oil Ticks Higher and Stocks Rise Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The New York Times – Business:A temporary cease-fire in the war on Iran faces multiple hurdles and investors are watching the release of U.S. government data on inflation.
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Markets Have Faced a Year of Chaos and Still Done Awfully Well
The New York Times – Business:Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.
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Oil Prices Edge Higher as Confidence in Cease-Fire Wavers
The New York Times – Business:Investors were in a more sober mood after sharp moves on the previous day.
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Oil Prices Plunge and Stocks Surge After Cease-Fire Deal
The New York Times – Business:Markets reacted positively after the United States and Iran reached a last-minute cease-fire agreement.
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Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals
The New York Times – Business:Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.
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Bill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal
The New York Times – Business:The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.