Financial Markets Blog
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Markets Slip as Iran Tensions and Alibaba Miss Weigh on Sentiment – March 19, 2026
Markets closed lower on Thursday as U.S.-Iran tensions, Alibaba’s earnings miss, and Fed leadership uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment despite strong results from FedEx.
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Markets Tumble as Powell’s Inflation Warning Collides with Middle East Crisis – March 18, 2026
Stocks plunge as Fed Chair Powell’s hawkish inflation comments combine with escalating Middle East missile attacks to spark the sharpest selloff in weeks.
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Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Decision as Iran Tensions Simmer – March 17, 2026
Markets posted modest gains on March 17, 2026, as investors positioned ahead of the Fed’s rate decision while monitoring escalating Iran tensions and mixed corporate earnings.
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Markets Rally Despite Iran Tensions and Earnings Misses: March 16, 2026 Market Briefing
U.S. markets rallied over 1% on Monday as investors balanced escalating Iran tensions and disappointing earnings against hopes for diplomatic progress and strong tech sector momentum.
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Markets Slip on Friday the 13th as Iran War Fears and Earnings Misses Weigh Heavy – March 13, 2026
Markets closed lower on Friday the 13th as Iran war disruptions, surging mortgage rates, and widespread earnings misses dampened investor sentiment across all major indices.
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Markets Tumble 1.5% as Iran Conflict Rattles Global Energy and Investor Confidence – March 12, 2026
US markets fell over 1.5% on Thursday as the escalating Iran conflict disrupted global energy production and fueled widespread risk-off sentiment among investors.
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