Fed Hawks Drop Rate-Cut Signal as Input Prices Hit 4-Year High and Stocks Set Records
As of approximately 10:45 a.m. ET on Friday, May 1, 2026. TL;DR Three Federal Reserve regional presidents
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Japan Intervenes in Yen for First Time in Two Years as Iran War Oil Shock Bites
TL;DR Japan intervened in the currency market on Thursday, spending an estimated $34.5 billion to support the yen
Fed Splits on Rate Outlook: Three Hawkish Dissents Signal No Cuts in 2026
TL;DR The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% at its April 29-30 meeting, but the
Iran Sends Peace Proposal to US via Pakistan: Oil Backs Off $126 War High
TL;DR Iran submitted a new peace proposal to the United States via Pakistani mediators on Friday morning, Iranian state
Iran Sends Peace Proposal Response: Oil Retreats From 4-Year Highs as Hormuz Talks Resume
TL;DR Iran sent a formal response to a US draft peace agreement through Pakistani mediators on the morning of
Iran Blockade Extended, UAE Exits OPEC: What the Dual Oil Shock Means for Traders
TL;DR On May 1, 2026, two major oil market developments converged. President Trump formally vowed to maintain the US
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
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