Iran War update: Five things to know after the resumption of hostilities
It's been 10 days since U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over," with both sides launching military strikes and renewing geopolitical uncertainty.
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As Russia deploys jet-powered Shaheds, companies turn to faster interceptor drones
June 2026 marked a clear break from the rapid growth pattern observed from January through May. That growth pattern was described in the April and May updates, which showed the transition from record monthly launch volu…
Wise Group launches £405 million share buyback program
New York, NY, July 21, 2026 - Wise Group plc (Nasdaq: WSE; LSE: WISE) (the "Company"), the global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world's money, today confirms the start of its share buyb…
Stocks Pressured as Middle East Hostilities Boost Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.04%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU2…
Bank of America CEO warns inflation will back Fed into a corner
We're seeing that consumer spending is still growing, wage gains haven't gone away, and corporate dealmaking is showing fresh momentum. Those trends point to a country that is successfully blowing past the recent inflat…
India's largest asset management firm makes a muted market debut after a $1 billion IPO
Shares of India's largest asset manager, SBI Funds Management, listed at a premium of 7% to its IPO price on Tuesday, dashing hopes of a strong debut.
Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…
General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects
DETROIT — General Motors is set to report its second-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday.
Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…
U.S. condemns China's 'dangerous and aggressive' acts after Philippine sailor injured at disputed shoal
The U.S. condemned what it termed China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel in the contested South China Sea waters, after Manila said a Chinese coast guard officer repeatedly struck a…
U.S. hits Canada with stiff new tariffs, escalating trade tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping appear to have maintained a fragile truce in the globally defining U.S.-China trade war after their May summit in Beijing. Experts say complete decoupling of …
Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as renewed fighting strains key oil corridor
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week, with shipowners increasingly avoiding one of the world's most important energy corridors as fig…
Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…
Your healthcare could now cost $185,500 in retirement — and that doesn’t include long-term care
Paypal and Cintas were among the best-performing stocks, while semiconductor stocks SanDisk, Marvell Technologies dropped.
Inflation fears are back in the spotlight as the Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated, analysts say
Inflation fears are back on the table, amid worries over escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East conflict which has kept oil prices elevated, according to analysts.
Trump imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods over alleged trade discrimination
The U.S. is imposing additional 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods in response to alleged trade discrimination against multiple U.S. products and industries, senior Trump administration officials said Monday.
Why are gasoline prices rising faster than oil prices? Blame it on the ‘crack.’
When Donald Trump ran for president in 2024, he promised to get gas prices below $2 a gallon “within 12 months.” That sounded good to an electorate unhappy about the high cost of living; Mr. Trump secured his second ter…
Ecopetrol resumes tender offer for 25% stake in Brava Energia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announced today that its Brazilian subsidiary, Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil LTDA, published on the B3 Securities Exchange in…
Spain just opened a door America slammed shut
You can wall the rival out and buy yourself time, or you can let the rival in and try to learn something before it eats you.
Broader Market Boosted by Chipmaker Strength
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.20%, …
Delays to Brazil’s Harvest Push Coffee Prices Higher
Coffee prices moved higher on Monday amid a delay in Brazil’s coffee harvest. Last Friday, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is 64% complete as of July 15, behind last year’s comparable leve…
Cocoa Prices Pressured by Dollar Strength and Rising ICE Inventories
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -13 (-0.23%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed up +1 (+0.02%).
Cotton Holds onto Gains on Monday
Cotton futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.209.
Asian stocks rise as Mideast mediation takes oil lower
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, while Asian markets largely fell, after US President Donald Trump extended his country’s ceasefire with Iran.