Economic Market Summaries

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NEW! Rising Oil Prices, Stagflation Hit Stocks

The biggest driver behind the market’s weakness has been rising oil prices. Escalating attacks around key shipping routes in the Middle East pushed oil briefly above $100 per barrel, which increases concerns about inflation and slows hopes for interest rate cuts.…

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Market Dips Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The S&P 500 fell around -2% last week and is now down for the year.…

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Global Tensions Hit Wall Street

Last week was another volatile one for stocks. Markets swung between gains and losses as investors reacted to AI concerns,…

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Solid Finish To A Rocky Week On Wall Street

February 23, 2026

There was also plenty of news around tariffs and global tensions, but nothing escalated enough to cause lasting damage to…

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Roller Coaster Continues, Market Remains Steady

February 10, 2026

Yet despite the noise, the broader market held up better than it may have felt day to day. The S&P…

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A Roller Coaster Week On Wall Street, Market Remains Steady

January 28, 2026

The week began with a sharp drop after President Trump floated new tariff threats against several European countries, tied to…

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Wall Street Starts Off Hot For 2026

January 12, 2026

Stocks began the year on a strong footing last week as investors looked past rising geopolitical and political headlines and…