What Happened: Hormuz Becomes the New Chokepoint A fresh global energy shock is forcing governments back into energy-security mode after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for Middle East oil and gas. The closure followed U.S. and

The Rise of Prediction Markets Prediction markets are quickly moving from niche internet experiments to a serious financial conversation. Platforms that allow users to trade on the probability of real-world events — from elections to economic data to geopolitical developments

Markets Slide Again as Energy Shock Returns to Center Stage U.S. stocks moved lower Thursday as investors faced the same problem markets have been wrestling with all week: a geopolitical conflict that is no longer just a headline risk, but

Stocks Steady After Early Oil Panic U.S. stocks clawed back much of their early weakness Monday after oil prices cooled from a violent overnight surge tied to the Middle East conflict. The Nasdaq Composite managed to turn positive, while the

Stocks Sink as Jobs Shock Meets Oil Spike U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report collided with a powerful surge in oil prices, creating the kind of macro mix investors hate most: slower growth and rising inflation

Markets Stabilize After Volatile Start to the Week U.S. equities bounced Wednesday as investors reacted to signs that tensions in the Middle East may eventually move toward negotiations. The Nasdaq Composite led early gains, climbing about 1.4%, while the S&P

Markets React to Escalation U.S. equities slid Tuesday after fresh air strikes in the Middle East heightened fears of a prolonged regional conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 700 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each

Inflation Surprise Hits Markets U.S. stocks moved lower Friday after January’s producer price index (PPI) came in hotter than economists expected, complicating the inflation outlook and pressuring rate-cut expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped roughly 1.3%, shedding more than

A Media Megadeal Takes a Turn Netflix has officially stepped away from its agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets after the company’s board determined that a revised offer from Paramount Skydance was superior. Paramount increased its

Housing Stocks Take a Hit Stocks tied to the U.S. housing market fell sharply Wednesday as investors reacted to cautious outlooks from major retailers and the absence of meaningful housing policy updates from Washington. The S&P Composite Homebuilder Index dropped