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Strait of Hormuz standoff lifts Brent past $107 as Federal Reserve, ECB, BOJ decisions loom
Iran talks stalled. Hormuz still closed. Five central banks meet this week. Brent at $107.97 is no longer a tactical move, it is a macro regime question.
Is Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) a quiet bank stock to watch before earnings?
Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) heads into April 22 earnings near its 52-week high. Read what matters next for this regional bank stock.
Trump proposes largest military budget in US history at $1.5tn for fiscal 2027
The White House has proposed $1.5 trillion in defense spending for fiscal 2027, the largest military budget request in US history, as the country remains at war with Iran.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady as Jerome Powell pledges to stay until DOJ criminal probe is resolved
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will not leave until DOJ investigation ends. Fed holds rates at 3.5-3.75% as judge quashes subpoenas.
ASX gold stocks hammered as hawkish Fed hold and Iran oil shock strip 7-10% from sector in single session
ASX gold stocks fell up to 11% as gold hit a one-month low after a hawkish Fed hold and Iran-driven oil inflation. Find out what it means for investors. Read more.
Strait of Hormuz closure pushes oil to 2022 highs as Wall Street logs weekly loss amid Iran conflict
Brent crude settles above $100 and US stocks post weekly losses as the Strait of Hormuz closure fuels inflation fears and complicates Federal Reserve rate cut plans.
Wall Street closes higher after Iran reaches out to CIA; S&P 500 rises 0.78 percent amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
US stocks closed higher March 4 after Iran signaled diplomacy talks. Nasdaq gained 1.29%, S&P 500 rose 0.78%, Dow up 0.49% as oil prices steadied.
Why Kevin Warsh is cutting corporate ties before taking the Federal Reserve’s top job
Kevin Warsh says he will resign from the United Parcel Service board if confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair. Find out what this signals for markets and policy.
Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) and Comerica (NYSE: CMA) clear final approvals for $10.9bn merger
Fifth Third and Comerica will merge to form the ninth-largest U.S. bank. Find out what the $10.9B deal means for investors, customers, and the sector.
Why the Trump administration’s strategy to defund the CFPB just hit a legal wall
A federal judge has blocked the White House from cutting CFPB funding. Find out what this means for consumer protection and regulatory independence in 2025.