Stock Futures Nudge Up, Yields Slip, But Markets Remain on Edge
U.S. stock futures nudged higher and Treasury yields retreated slightly, but investors remained on edge ahead of crucial inflation data later.
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Houthis seize key Yemeni port city as Iran pushes for new foothold on Red Sea coast
Iran-backed Houthis seized Yemen's port city of Mokha on the Red Sea coast. The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and to global markets.
China limits fuel price increases for third time since Iran war began
China has capped increases in retail prices for transportation fuels for the third time since the Iran war began to mitigate the impact of rising international oil prices on the domestic market, the state planner said in a statement on Friday.
U.S.-Iran Escalation to Delay Oil Flow Recovery Into Next Year, IEA Says
The energy watchdog further cut its outlook for global oil demand, now expecting consumption to fall by 2.5 million barrels a day in 2026 compared with its previous forecast.
Australian shares slump to two-month low as miners fall
Australian stocks ended Friday at a more than two-month low, as miners led by BHP lost on weaker commodity prices, while a surge in oil prices over the week heightened inflation concerns and kept investors on edge.
U.S. diesel price tops $6 per gallon, a record high as Ukraine and Iran wars ripple through economy
Diesel prices will be a "silent killer of the U.S. economy" if they stay at these levels, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. Higher diesel prices are passed down to consumers in what they pay for food, consumer goods and energy.
Inflation Fears Grow as US Leads Global Bond Selloff
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Dodging The September Slump: Inside The 2026 IPO Rebound
2026 is pacing toward the strongest IPO performance since the 2021 boom, logging 331 new filings and 280 completed offerings YTD, already exceeding full Q1–Q3 levels from 2025. Only 10 companies have withdrawn their IPO applications so far in 2026, a drastic drop from the 157 capitulation withdrawals seen during the 2022 rate shock. Anthropic's rumored timeline shift into October is a tactical move to bypass September's historical seasonality, inflation prints, and Fed rate decision, setting up a potential green light for mega-cap peers like OpenAI to follow before year-end.
Political, Inflationary Risks on Europe's Horizon: Market Snapshot
The European Central Bank hiked interest rates this week against a back drop of rising global bond yields, spiralling energy prices and growing political risk. Following a state election win for German's far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt, attention now turns to an array of elections across multiple European countries in 2027.
Global Bonds Hit By Selloff Ahead of US CPI
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Energy Runs Against The Grain
Weakness in the consumer discretionary sector continues to spread, with 21.3% of the sector's stocks trading at 52-week lows on Wednesday compared to none at 52-week highs. Energy sits at the other end of the spectrum, with 23.8% of its stocks at 52-week highs, the highest share of any sector.
DeepSeek's New Model Rattles Chipmakers and AI Rivals
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Baron Emerging Markets Fund Q2 2026 Contributors And Detractors
Baron Emerging Markets Fund gained 19.61% (Institutional Shares) during Q2 2026, while its primary benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, returned 24.05%. Top contributors were SK hynix, Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung Electronics, Montage Technology and Delta Electronics. Top detractors were Alibaba Group, ISC Co., BYD Company, Tencent Holdings and GDS Holdings.
Iran and US Brace for Long War
Iran and the US are digging in for a protracted war, with little sign of a near-term ceasefire or return to normal Middle East energy flows even if hostilities remain at a low intensity. The conflict has entered a form of stalemate, with critical issues including control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program still unresolved.
Y Combinator's Garry Tan says 'do nothing' about distillation as AI giants accuse China of copying their tech
Garry Tan, CEO of famed startup accelerator Y Combinator, said he would "do nothing" about the issue of OpenAI and Anthropic's models being distilled by open source Chinese competitors. He added that he prefers to focus on current risks of AI rather than the doomsday-style extinction risks currently capturing headlines.
Bessent says 'a large bank' will be sanctioned on Monday as part of Iran strategy
Bessent made the comment during an appearance on "Real America's Voice" without naming the financial institution nor the country. Since the Mideast conflict began in February, the U.S. has implemented a series of economic measures against Iran.
Asian Currencies Consolidate, But Haven Demand for Dollar May Weigh
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be weighed by safe-haven demand for the greenback.
Nikkei Falls 2.8%, Dragged by Chip Stocks
Japanese stocks were lower as fears about the Iran war and rising energy costs have grown.
‘This is a GLOBAL STORY': Expert breaks down market breadth
Osaic Chief Market Strategist Phil Blancato and Principal Asset Management Chief Global Strategist Seema Shah analyze deteriorating market breadth, rising 10-year Treasury yields and AI infrastructure investment opportunities on ‘Making Money.'
The most important thing to remember is the long bond, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the current state of the bond market.
