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Mountain Commerce Bancorp receives Federal Reserve and Arkansas regulatory approvals for merger with Home BancShares, expected to close in early Q2 2026.

Post-Iran war economic data signals stagflation risk with falling PMI, rising costs, and first employment decline in over a year.

U.S. stocks rallied March 23 as Iran de-escalation signals sparked crude oil decline. S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow each gained 1.15-1.38% on travel and industrial strength.

Trump's projected $750 average tax refunds threatened by oil-driven energy costs adding $740+ annually to household expenses, likely preventing Fed rate cuts in 2025.

Fed Chair Powell holds rates at 3.50%-3.75%, resisting Trump pressure. Markets expect rates to remain unchanged through mid-2027, with Powell poised to maintain stance at his final meeting in May 2026.

U.S. stock futures fell Monday on geopolitical tensions after Trump's Iran ultimatum. Energy stocks rallied while tech and utilities declined amid inflation concerns.

Fed rate-cut expectations collapse amid inflation and geopolitical risks. S&P 500 valuations now face downsiderisks without policy support.

Gold crashes 22% to bear market territory as Middle East tensions spike oil prices and rising Treasury yields diminish the non-yielding asset's appeal despite institutional buying.

BofA MOVE Index surges 28% to 108.84, highest since April 2025, signaling potential stock market volatility amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.

BlackRock's CIO argues Fed patience is justified despite $820B market decline and oil surge, distinguishing temporary commodity shocks from structural inflation.

Gold mining stocks, including $B2G, fell sharply March 19 as gold futures dropped 5% amid geopolitical tensions and Fed rate-hold signals.

Gold Royalty ($GROY) fell 9.1% as gold prices dropped 6% amid Fed rate uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, despite only modest earnings miss.

S&P 500 slides to November lows as crude oil tops $100/barrel following Iranian strikes on Gulf infrastructure, reigniting stagflation concerns amid Fed hawkishness.

U.S. stock futures decline as Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% while Trump warns Iran over Qatar tensions, pressuring $MU, $FDX, and $CEG.

S&P 500 fell 1.36% Wednesday on hot inflation data. Traders bet 55% odds of lower opening Thursday amid Middle East tensions, oil above $111, and key economic data ahead.

U.S. stock indexes fell sharply March 18 as Fed maintained rates and inflation concerns escalated. Oil prices and producer costs rose unexpectedly, pressuring equities.

Fed holds rates steady as Powell warns Middle East tensions risk inflation surge. Equity markets tumble on stagflation concerns despite Fed's resilience rhetoric.

The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% while revising inflation projections higher, signaling only two cuts through 2027 amid economic uncertainty.

Oil prices surge to $98 amid Israeli strike on Iran's gas facility; stock markets decline as February inflation data adds pressure ahead of Fed decision.

Stock futures rise as Fed decision looms with 98.9% probability of unchanged rates. Powell's speech draws focus; Lululemon slides on weak guidance while Micron, New Fortress Energy gain.