S&P 500 April 2026 Rally: AI and Semiconductors Drive Best Month Since 2020
The S&P 500 posted its best monthly gain since November 2020 in April 2026, rising 10.4% as
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Stagflation Risk Watch: US PCE Hits 4.5% as Iran Oil Shock Traps the Fed
TL;DR The US economy grew at a 2.0% annual pace in Q1 2026, missing forecasts, while the PCE
White House Claims April 7 Ceasefire 'Terminated' Iran War -- CENTCOM Strike Plan on Standby
TL;DR The White House declared on Friday that the April 7 ceasefire with Iran legally "terminated" the
Exxon and Chevron Q1 2026 Earnings: Iran War's Historic Oil Disruption Hits America's Energy Giants
TL;DR Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) reported Q1 2026 profits that collapsed year-over-year, with Exxon net income down
Japan's $34.5 Billion Yen Intervention Rattles FX Markets as Iran War Drives Global Inflation
TL;DR As of Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m. UTC: Japan's Ministry of
Oil Risk Watch: Trump Confirms Iran Blockade Will Persist as UAE Formally Exits OPEC
TL;DR The United Arab Emirates formally exited OPEC and OPEC+ today, stripping the cartel of its third-largest producer. Hours
Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Sends AAPL Higher as S&P 500 Holds Record and Iran War Powers Deadline Hits
TL;DR Apple reported a record fiscal Q2 2026 quarter late Thursday, beating on revenue, earnings per share, and forward
Japan Yen Intervention: $34.5B FX Shock Hits USD/JPY, Squeezes Carry Trades
TL;DR Japan's Ministry of Finance intervened in currency markets on Thursday, April 30, spending an estimated $34.
Oil at 4-Year High as Trump Doubles Down on Iran Blockade
TL;DR President Trump publicly reinforced the US naval blockade of Iran on Friday, calling it "incredible" and
Japan Yen Intervention 2026: First Since 2024 Sends USD/JPY Below 157
TL;DR * Japan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) intervened in currency markets on April 30, 2026, the first direct