Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up as oil tops $100 again, Fed meeting kicks off

US stocks gained modest ground on Tuesday, navigating a complex mix of rising oil prices and anticipation for a key central bank meeting. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose roughly 0.3%, building on a tentative rebound from the previous session. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also climbed, picking up 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. Fresh […]

Market Analysis, Trump, oil prices, crude oil, war
March 10, 2026
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Oil prices fall 25% after soaring to 4-year highs as Trump says war is ‘very complete’

Oil prices experienced a dramatic swing on Monday, falling more than 25% after a surge late Sunday had sent them to their highest point in four years. The volatility was driven by a series of escalations over the weekend in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which sent shockwaves through international markets […]

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March 10, 2026
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq stage big comeback, oil plummets as Trump says war could be over soon

US stocks mounted a significant recovery on Monday, erasing steep losses and closing firmly in positive territory after the president suggested the conflict with Iran could be nearing its end. The sudden shift in market sentiment sent oil prices tumbling after they had surged to multi-year highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the charge, rising […]

Stocks and US Futures Decline, Oil Jumps on Iran: Markets Wrap

Stocks fell and crude oil surged as an escalation in the Middle East conflict unsettled global markets, prompting investors to trim risk exposure and seek haven assets. The dollar strengthened in response to military action. Asian shares dropped significantly, while futures for major US indexes slid over 1%. Benchmark Brent crude oil surged as much […]

oil prices, crude oil, energy markets, Strait of Hormuz
March 02, 2026
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Oil prices surge, cross $80 after US-Iran conflict engulfs Middle East, Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices experienced a sharp increase as markets opened for the first time following a significant escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran, a development that is now threatening critical energy infrastructure throughout the Middle East. The international benchmark, Brent crude, jumped by 13% to trade above $82 per barrel, a level not […]

Market Analysis, oil prices, crude oil, energy market
February 21, 2026
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Oil analysts say there is a supply glut — why that hasn’t translated to lower prices this year

At the start of the year, the consensus among oil analysts was clear: the crude market was entering a period of significant oversupply, a situation expected to keep prices low throughout 2026. After all, prices had fallen by roughly 20% in 2025 as this glut widened. Instead, the market has witnessed an unexpected rally, leaving […]