Stock investors are betting that companies will make enormous profits, despite the war. But investors in bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, have other concerns.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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Oil Prices Slide on Hopes for Renewed Peace Talks
The New York Times – Business:Investors waited for news on the situation in the Middle East, as the U.S. and Iran gave mixed signals on peace negotiations.
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The ‘Perfect Storm’ Hanging Over Britain’s Public Debt
The New York Times – Business:Bond investors are expected to scrutinize the results of critical local elections on Thursday as the war in the Middle East adds inflation pressure on the government.
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GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Baffles Fans With eBay Bid
The New York Times – Business:Investors questioned Ryan Cohen’s latest gambit after he gave an evasive CNBC interview and a once-loyal supporter sold his GameStop shares.
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Inside the Debate About Adding Stocks to Trump Accounts
The New York Times – Business:Trump administration officials are weighing a plan that would allow wealthy individuals to donate shares in their companies to the investment accounts.
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Oil Falls and Stocks Gain as Trump Changes Course in Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices fell and stocks rose after President Trump’s about-face to pause the U.S. operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Oil Prices Slide but Remain Elevated as Middle East Tensions Escalate
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices fell, giving back some of the gains from the previous day as attacks in the Middle East raised concerns about the war starting again.
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Oil Prices Fall While Stock Futures Inch Up
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
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Oil Cools Slightly After a 4-Year High
The New York Times – Business:The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped more than 2 percent a day after it rose above $120 a barrel in volatile trading.
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Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Energy markets remained disrupted by turmoil in the Middle East, while the S&P 500 posted its best month since November 2020.
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Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The New York Times – Business:Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
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Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist.