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Wall Street ends mostly lower as Middle East conflict weighs on markets
Wall Street indexes closed mostly lower as investors reacted to escalating Middle East conflict and mixed signals from the U.S. administration on Iran.
Fed monitors rising inflation expectations amid oil price surge
Federal Reserve officials are closely watching rising inflation expectations as oil prices surge above $110 a barrel, challenging their 2% inflation target.
U.S. consumer sentiment falls as inflation fears rise
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low in March as inflation fears grew, driven by rising gas prices and Middle East conflict, survey shows.
U.S. import prices jump, fueling inflation concerns
US import prices rose 1.3% in February, the largest increase in four years, driven by energy and goods, adding to inflation concerns and Fed outlook.
U.S. productivity growth revised down as labor costs rise
US productivity growth was revised lower for Q4 while labor costs rose, though economists say AI adoption could support long-term productivity gains.
U.S. business activity hits 11-month low as inflation fears rise
US business activity fell to an 11-month low in March as energy costs rose, pushing inflation higher and weakening demand, S&P Global survey shows.
Small businesses hit by tariffs and rising oil prices
Small businesses face rising costs from tariffs and surging oil prices, squeezing margins and adding uncertainty across supply chains and operations.
Wall Street falls on Middle East war inflation fears
Wall Street slid as the Middle East war fueled inflation fears, pushing oil prices higher and raising expectations for Fed rate hikes.
US consumer spending rises as Iran war fuels inflation
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in January as inflation remained elevated and the Iran war pushed energy prices higher, complicating the Federal Reserve rate outlook.
Fed seen cutting interest rates in June despite inflation risks
Economists expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in June despite war-driven inflation risks and higher oil prices, according to a Reuters poll.
US inflation steady as Iran conflict drives up oil prices
US inflation held steady in February but rising oil prices from the Iran conflict pushed gasoline costs higher, raising concerns about future consumer prices.
US services sector hits 3½-year high as Middle East war looms
US services sector PMI rose to a 3½-year high in February, signaling economic growth, though the Middle East war and rising oil prices threaten outlook.
