Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event
From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'
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South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York
Campari fights Aperol copycats as rivals chase growing spritz market
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Equities drop, oil rallies with Iran-US tensions and high inflation in focus
MSCI's global equities index fell 1.5% on Wednesday after
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Another sell-off for AI stocks knocks Wall Street back to where it was 5 weeks ago
Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower
June 10, 2026
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Nervous but not yet panicking
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets were nervous after the latest escalation in Middle East tensions but investors hope the new U.S. attacks on Iran
June 10, 2026
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Foreign demand steadies at US Treasury auctions in June
Foreign investors increased purchases of two- and five-year U.S.
June 09, 2026
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Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now
Iran and Israel said on Monday they had halted attacks on each other after an appeal from U.S.
June 08, 2026
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The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire
Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago
June 08, 2026
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US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran
June 06, 2026
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US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response
June 06, 2026
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Wall Street ends mixed as Broadcom drags tech, European stocks gain; oil dips
Global stocks inched higher in choppy trading on Thursday, with European gains followed by a mixed session on Wall Street as investors weighed a snag in
June 04, 2026
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Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and a wave of profit-taking in AI and tech shares cast a long shadow over markets on Wednesday, depressing
June 04, 2026
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Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate
Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked
June 04, 2026
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Three months, and counting
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It’s now a full three months into the Iran war, and the United States
May 28, 2026
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Israeli military strikes southern suburb of Beirut before crucial Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington
Israel's military says that the air force has carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital
May 28, 2026
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European stocks end steady as gains in autos, chemicals offset Iran war uncertainty
European shares ended little changed on Wednesday, holding near record levels reached before the Iran war began, as gains in automobile and
May 27, 2026
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Major brokerages' forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP growth in 2026
Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, even as the months-long Middle East conflict disrupts global energy flows and drives inflation higher.
December 16, 2025
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Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close
May 26, 2026
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Japan keeps view economy recovering but warns risk from Middle East
Japan's government retained its assessment in May that the economy was recovering moderately, while warning that tensions in the Middle East and fluctuations in financial
May 26, 2026
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Peace talks hit turbulence
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, after the U.S. military conducted strikes in southern Iran in what it described as defensive actions,
May 26, 2026
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Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun
May 25, 2026
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Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares
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May 20, 2026
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Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns
Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high in volatile trade on Monday as worries over supply disruption from the Iran war offset a report that the
May 18, 2026
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US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin
The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, with talks set to
May 13, 2026
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Japan panel members urge BOJ to heed firms' funding strains amid Mideast tensions
Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel urged the Bank of Japan on Monday to be cautious about the risk of funding strains on smaller
May 11, 2026
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Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire with new attacks
Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, the country's top joint military command said
May 08, 2026
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The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war
May 05, 2026
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Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes
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May 05, 2026
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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
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May 05, 2026
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Freedom? What freedom?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee U.S. President Donald Trump's operation "Project Freedom" hasn't got off to a promising start.
May 05, 2026
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Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus
Middle East tensions including war in Iran have led Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen to put expansion plans in the region on hold, as
May 04, 2026
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Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war
May 04, 2026
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Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
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May 01, 2026
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Australia's Qantas extends schedule changes, cuts local capacity through September
Australia's Qantas Airways extended its schedule adjustments across its international and domestic networks through September on Friday, citing Middle East tensions, elevated fuel
May 01, 2026
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China's foreign minister tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
China and the U.S. should prepare for "important high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a call with U.S.
April 30, 2026
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UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media
Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy's "unacceptable and inflammatory"
April 28, 2026
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Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says
Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence
April 28, 2026
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Israel says it will attack Hezbollah 'forcefully' as four killed in strikes on southern Lebanon
Israel said on Saturday it would attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that U.S.
April 25, 2026
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Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the
April 24, 2026
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Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh
The dollar fell on Friday, pressured by the Justice Department's decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair
April 24, 2026
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A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention
April 23, 2026
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Japan's factory activity expands at strongest pace in 4 years, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its strongest pace in four years in April as firms boosted production over concerns about potential supply shortages due to
April 23, 2026
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The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade
President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the U.S. military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports
April 21, 2026
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European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse
European shares declined on Monday, following a sharp rebound in the previous session, as investors awaited progress on possible
April 20, 2026
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Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open
The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each rallied to their third record close in a row on Friday, while the blue-chip Dow marked its
April 17, 2026
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A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started
April 16, 2026
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Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE
Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.
April 01, 2026
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A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab
April 01, 2026
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Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports
Iran's operational headquarters must monitor "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy" and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-
April 02, 2026
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No Strait talking here
It's disappointment once again for financial markets after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a swift end to the Iran war.
April 02, 2026
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Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'
The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on fire" due to the U.S. and
April 06, 2026