Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures widen in fall Brent rose 60% in March, the largest monthly increase Gulf peace talks are uncertain as the US builds up troops SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) – Stock markets tumbled in Asia on Monday as investors watched for a prolonged Gulf conflict that has already pushed oil prices to … Read more

From oil to food to markets: How the month of war in Iran has revived the world economy

From oil to food to markets: How the month of war in Iran has revived the world economy

It’s not easy being a global economy right now. One month into the US and Israel’s war against Iran, fears are raising concerns about everything from supply chains to airline travel. While the price of a barrel of oil remains north of $100, from $70 before the war, the price of gas in the US … Read more

Wall Street touts ‘grill lower’ trades as Iran weighs on stocks

Wall Street touts 'grill lower' trades as Iran weighs on stocks

(Bloomberg) — As the war in Iran enters its fifth week, Wall Street banking strategists have been pitching trades that could pay off if the stock market selloff is slow and steady. BBVA has recently recommended April Euro Stoxx 50 Index put spreads, citing the relaxation of the market even in the presence of a … Read more

Here are 3 big things we’re watching in the stock market next week

Here are 3 big things we're watching in the stock market next week

The stock market enters next week battered and battered by the Iran war. In the coming days, weary investors will also need to contend with new jobs data and a handful of wage uncertainties, including the Club Nike brand. The conflict in the Middle East will remain the main factor influencing market performance. Let’s take … Read more

Oil is on track for a monthly increase as the Iran war wreaks havoc on markets

Oil is on track for a monthly increase as the Iran war wreaks havoc on markets

The price of Brent crude oil is on track for its biggest monthly gain recorded in March after the Iran conflict sent markets into turmoil. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has risen 51% since the start of March, LSEG data show, hitting a monthly record of 46% in September 1990 after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, … Read more

When the stock market goes down, I take the Warren Buffett approach!

Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway AGM

Image source: The Motley Fool It’s been a tumultuous few weeks for the stock markets on both sides of the pond, both FTSE 100 and S&P 500 well below the highs they set before 2026. Volatile markets can provide an opportunity for investors who are willing to see them in the right light and act … Read more

America’s frozen job market could stay on ice because of the Iran war | CNN Business

America's frozen job market could stay on ice because of the Iran war | CNN Business

US job growth was flat last year, but signs of stabilization, if not a rebound, were beginning to emerge. Now, a war thousands of kilometers away not only hinders potential development, but also threatens to further disrupt the labor market. It has been four weeks since the US and Israel began attacking Iran. The economic … Read more

Mayor Mamdani’s budget crisis is causing chaos in the NYC bond market

Mayor Mamdani's budget crisis is causing chaos in the NYC bond market

New York City bonds have suddenly become a hot topic on Wall Street — and you can thank socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani for this surprising development. This past week, the Big Apple went to investors to sell billions of dollars in municipal bonds. When Mamdani made his best example of Fidel Castro, the city sold … Read more

Prediction: These two stocks will be worth more than Apple in ten years

The growth trend of AI could cause Amazon and Meta Platforms stocks to overtake Apple in terms of market share.

With a market capitalization of 3.7 billion dollars, which makes it the second most valuable company in the world. apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) it is always in a good position to stay close to the pile. However, while the “apple” may not fall far from the tree anytime soon, here’s how some of the “Magnificent Seven” … Read more