News tagged: U.S. Markets

Tag: U.S. Markets

Oil Extends Gains in Asia as U.S.–Iran Tensions Keep Supply Risks in Focus

Commodities

February 19, 2026

Oil Extends Gains in Asia as U.S.–Iran Tensions Keep Supply Risks in Focus

Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday as diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran continued alongside heightened military activity...

Fed Division in Focus: What the Latest Minutes Say About a Potential 2026 Hike

Market Update

February 19, 2026

Fed Division in Focus: What the Latest Minutes Say About a Potential 2026 Hike

The January policy meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve have been released, and the outlook appears more cautious as policymakers remain divide...

S&P 500 climbs on Nvidia strength despite uncertain Fed rate outlook

Indices

February 19, 2026

S&P 500 climbs on Nvidia strength despite uncertain Fed rate outlook

The S&P 500 edged higher on Wednesday, lifted by gains in major technology stocks as traders assessed the latest minutes from the Federal Reser...

Apple Inc. Accelerates AI Gadget Push, Shares Rebound

Stock Market

February 18, 2026

Apple Inc. Accelerates AI Gadget Push, Shares Rebound

Apple is reportedly fast-tracking development of three AI-powered consumer devices, signaling a broader push into hardware segments currently domin...

Oil Steadies After 2% Drop as Markets Weigh U.S.–Iran Talks

Commodities

February 18, 2026

Oil Steadies After 2% Drop as Markets Weigh U.S.–Iran Talks

Oil prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after falling about 2% in the previous session, as investors assessed progress in U.S.–Ira...

Gold Edges Higher on Technical Recovery Amid Thin Holiday Liquidity

Commodities

February 18, 2026

Gold Edges Higher on Technical Recovery Amid Thin Holiday Liquidity

Gold prices ticked higher in early trade, staging a modest rebound after front-month futures dropped 2.8% in the previous session. The recovery app...

Indices

February 18, 2026

Indexes Waver as Dollar Strengthens

Stocks struggled to find clear direction after the long weekend. The Nasdaq Composite led early declines, falling more than 1% in Tuesday mornin...

Oil Slips Ahead of U.S.–Iran Talks, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Keep Volatility Elevated

Commodities

February 17, 2026

Oil Slips Ahead of U.S.–Iran Talks, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Keep Volatility Elevated

Oil prices eased in early trading on Tuesday as markets turned cautious ahead of direct talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva. Brent crude f...