Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after steep losses in the previous session amid uncertainty about the resumption of flows from the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, gold had hit a near one-month high on COMEX earlier in the day, but the precious metal fell slightly amid a rise in energy prices. Silver prices also dipped
US equities moved higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 approaching a fresh all-time intraday high. Investor sentiment improved on expectations that the Iran conflict could be nearing a resolution. The benchmark index rose 0.2% and was on track for a record close, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is adding further stress to an already fragile global fiscal environment. In its latest Fiscal Monitor report released on Wednesday, the IMF said higher interest rates and rising energy prices intensified by the war are increasing pressure on emerging markets and
Finance ministers from more than 10 countries cautioned on Wednesday that the ongoing Middle East conflict would continue to weigh on global growth, inflation, and financial markets, even if a lasting resolution is achieved. The warning came in a joint statement issued during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. The
The US dollar moved higher on Monday after weekend talks between Washington and Tehran failed to produce an agreement to end the ongoing conflict. According to CNBC, the greenback gained 0.3% against the euro, trading at $1.169, and rose 0.25% against the British pound to $1.342. The uptick in the currency came after peace negotiations
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is in sharp focus on Apr. 13 after the high-stakes US-Iran peace talks collapsed, dashing hopes of a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East. SMH is now flashing technical caution as its relative strength index (RSI) hovers in the late 60s, a level that suggests the asset is rapidly approaching
Intel stock price has staged a strong comeback this year and is now hovering near its all-time high. It soared to $62.40, up by over 245% from its lowest level last year, bringing its market capitalization to over $313 billion. Intel stock has soared as numerous catalysts converged INTC stock has rebounded in the past
Shares of Revolution Medicines surged sharply on Monday after the company reported positive results from a late-stage trial of its experimental pancreatic cancer drug, raising hopes for a potential breakthrough in one of the deadliest forms of the disease. The stock climbed 38% after the opening bell, extending gains to 69% since the start of
IREN stock price has rebounded in the past few days, moving from a low of $30 on March 30 to the current $40. It remains down by 50% from its highest point in 2025. So, will the stock continue rising as top companies like CoreWeave and Nebius extend their market share? CoreWeave and Nebius are
The significance of the US dollar in global trade has taken a hit over the last couple of years, but a straightforward decline is not on the cards yet. Iran plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a mandatory fee of up to $2 million per ship, payable in Chinese Renminbi or cryptocurrency.