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Iran conflict pushes Fed rate‑cut outlook to September
The Iran‑Israel conflict’s oil price spike and a weaker US jobs market have pushed investors to slash expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, now seeing only one or two cuts this year with the fir
Whales Sell 66% After $74k Rally, Retail Buys Bitcoin
Whales offloaded about two‑thirds of the Bitcoin they bought during the Iran‑related sell‑off as price rose to $74,000, while retail investors kept buying as it slipped below $70,000, leaving the mark
Crude Oil Jumps 35% as Strait of Hormuz Closes
Crude oil futures jumped 35% in five days after the Strait of Hormuz became functionally impassable, with 80% of commercial shipping traffic halted by Iranian threats amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflic
Bitcoin Bull Trap Forms, Bear Market Mid‑Phase – Woo
On‑chain analyst Willy Woo warns that Bitcoin’s current price action is a temporary bull trap, likely lasting until the end of April, while the cryptocurrency remains in the middle of a broader bear m
Rio Tinto Options Surge 17x as Glencore Bid Ends
Rio Tinto's options volume surged to 1.29 million on Thursday — over 17 times its 30-day average — with 40 of the top 100 most-active contracts being RIO calls, as the miner walked away from a Glencor
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Drops to 18
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has fallen to 18, entering 'extreme fear' territory as a prolonged bear market since the October 2025 crash has cut Bitcoin more than 50% from its all-time high and lef
Telecom stocks surge 2026, deep-value P/E ratios
Telecom stocks have surged early 2026, with Verizon, AT&T and T‑Mobile delivering double‑digit gains and trading at forward P/E ratios far below the S&P 500 average, positioning them as deep‑value pla
Nifty Tests 24,441.95 Support as Breadth Divergence
The Nifty slipped to its 100‑week moving average of 24,441.95, with weakening breadth and momentum indicators prompting a defensive, stock‑specific stance as sector rotations favor infrastructure, pha
Fed Stays Idle Amid Iran‑Driven Spike and Weak Jobs
Rising gasoline prices from the Iran conflict and a sharp drop in February job growth have left the Federal Reserve paralyzed, forcing it to stay on the sidelines amid growing stagflation fears.
Gulf Oil Shutdowns Push Crude Past $90; US Offers Reinsurance
Oil and gas production shutdowns in Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar—triggered by the Iran war's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—are driving U.S. crude above $90 per barrel, as the U.S. DFC moves to
Oil hits $90, stocks drop after weak U.S. jobs report
Oil prices have surged to their highest levels since 2023, topping $90 a barrel, while U.S. stock markets experienced significant drops, with the Dow suffering its worst week since April. This market
Fed's Miran: Weak Jobs Report Backs More Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Friday's weak February jobs report — a drop of 92,000 nonfarm payrolls — strengthens the argument for further interest rate cuts, arguing the Fed should pri
Trump Demands Iran Surrender; Oil Jumps 11%
President Trump declared 'no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender' in a Truth Social post, sending WTI crude up 11% to a multi-year high near $90, Nasdaq futures down 1.8%, and bitcoin fallin
Stocks Fall to Negative for 2026 After Turbulent Week
A tumultuous week has pushed stock markets into negative territory for 2026, driven by persistent inflation concerns stemming from the Middle East conflict and further complicated by Friday's jobs rep
Jobs report shows 92k loss, pressure Trump's Iran war
A February jobs report revealing a loss of 92,000 positions and a rise in unemployment is intensifying scrutiny of President Trump’s Iran war strategy and broader economic policies, raising concerns a
Bitcoin Drops 4.7% as Rally Fades, Bear Market Persists
Bitcoin's brief relief rally has faded, with BTC slipping 4.7% from its Thursday high and pulling back toward $71,000 as the Bull Score Index remains deep in bear territory and macro headwinds persist
Dow futures drop 300 points, worst week since October
Dow futures plunged 300 points, signaling the index's worst week since October, as U.S. oil prices surged past $86 a barrel amid escalating Iran conflict fears, according to CNBC. This market downturn
GOOGL Call Options Surge as Stock Dips 11.5%
Investors are piling into Alphabet call options at heavy volume, betting that the 11.5% post-earnings drop in GOOGL stock has overshot the company's underlying free-cash-flow strength.
Stocks Slide as Iran Tanker Attack Sends Oil Past $80
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined on March 5, 2026, driven by investor fears of an Iran conflict that pushed U.S. oil prices above $80, dragging the Dow into negative territory for the year.
Bitcoin drops 23% but institutional investors keep buying
A sharp 23% slide in Bitcoin’s price failed to deter major institutional players, whose continued buying and positive ETF inflows suggest a resilient long‑term demand that underpins the market’s price
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