Economic Market Summaries

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NEW! War Escalation, Stagflation Talks Hit Wall Street

Continued disruptions and escalating attacks tied to the Strait of Hormuz have kept oil near multi-year highs, increasing concerns about inflation and further delaying hopes for interest rate cuts.…

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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…

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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…