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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Slide on Hormuz Tensions as Allies Rebuff Trump's Navy Deployment Call

Stock futures fell 0.43-0.84% after U.S. allies rejected Trump's Hormuz naval deployment call. Oil surged 4.72% on supply concerns. Fed expected to hold rates steady in March.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

Fed Becomes Market Liability as Warsh Nomination Threatens Rate Predictability

Fed faces growing dissent and uncertainty as Warsh nomination threatens rate predictability, with his proposed policies favoring value stocks and floating-rate borrowers over growth equities.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Rally as Trump Pushes NATO on Hormuz; Fed Rate Pause Priced In

U.S. stock futures gain ground Monday as Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz. Markets price 99.1% chance of unchanged Fed rates in March.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Emma Newbery

Markets Tumble as Oil Surges Past $100 on Iran Strait Disruptions

U.S. stocks fell as oil approached $100/barrel amid Iran conflict disruptions. S&P 500 dropped 0.61%, Nasdaq 0.93%, with Fed rate cuts unlikely.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Rozenbaum

Jobs Shock Roils Markets as Fed Faces Inflation Crossroads

Stronger-than-expected jobs data and surging oil prices triggered market volatility, complicating the Federal Reserve's policy outlook amid persistent inflation concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Fall Despite Trump's Iran Claims as Energy Rallies, Tech Earnings Loom

S&P 500 and Dow futures declined Thursday amid geopolitical tensions. Bumble surged 22.89% on earnings; Morgan Stanley dropped 1.80% after redemption restrictions; Adobe fell pre-earnings.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Above $100 Reignites Inflation Fears, Yet Markets Still Expect Fed Rate Cuts

Oil prices surging above $100 spike March inflation odds to 87%, yet markets still expect Fed rate cuts in 2026, betting the disruption proves temporary.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Trump Bull Market Faces Inevitable Reckoning as Valuations Hit 155-Year High

Market valuations hit 155-year highs rivaling dot-com bubble; Shiller P/E at 40.02 suggests 33% correction likely despite Trump tax cuts and rate cuts.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Ebiefung

Beyond Tariffs: Valuation Concerns and Dollar Weakness Pose Hidden Market Risks

S&P 500 valuation at 40 CAPE ratio and 8% dollar decline in 2025 pose greater crash risks than tariffs alone, mirroring dot-com bubble conditions.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Slide as Iran Tensions, Jobs Data Loom; Marvell Surges, Gap Tumbles

U.S. stock futures fell Friday as Iran tensions and February jobs data loom. Marvell Technology surged 11.92% on earnings while Gap tumbled 7.06%.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stocks Slip on Iran-Trump Talks as Chip, Software Stocks Surge

U.S. futures decline amid Middle East tensions and ceasefire negotiations. Broadcom, Veeva Systems, and Trade Desk surge while Webull falls.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Beyond Tariffs: Three Hidden Risks Threaten Stock Market Stability in 2026

Experts warn three catalysts—record valuations, Middle East escalation, and Federal Reserve confusion—pose greater market risks than tariffs in 2026.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

Stock Futures Rise As Oil Rally Cools on Trump's Strait Strategy

U.S. stock futures rose modestly as oil gains slowed following Trump's Navy escort announcement through the Strait of Hormuz. ADP employment report and earnings from Broadcom, Abercrombie & Fitch loom ahead.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

JPMorgan Backs Dip Buying Amid Iran Tensions as El-Erian Warns of Stagflation

JPMorgan and Gary Black urge buying dips, projecting $310 S&P 500 earnings by end-2026. Mohamed El-Erian warns of stagflation risks from oil shocks and Fed policy constraints.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··John Ballard

Flaharty Cuts $13.6M Commodity Fund Stake Ahead of Fed Rate Cuts

Flaharty Asset Management sold $13.6 million of commodity fund shares, anticipating Fed rate cuts will pressure commodity prices in 2025.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Futures Slip Before Inflation Data; Block, Dell Lead Gainers

Stock futures slip ahead of inflation data release. Block and Dell surge on earnings beats, while Zscaler falls after guidance cut.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Producer Inflation Accelerates Beyond Forecast, Clouding Fed's Rate-Cut Timeline

Producer inflation exceeded forecasts in January, driven by service sector pricing. The stronger-than-expected data may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts until later 2026.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Mixed Signals in Equities as Jobless Claims Rise; Tech Stocks Face Divergent Pressures

U.S. equity futures mixed as jobless claims rise to 212,000. Tech stocks diverge on earnings; Nvidia rallies while Salesforce and The Trade Desk decline on guidance concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Funso Lawal

Fed Governor Waller: March Rate Decision Hinges on February Labor Data

Fed Governor Waller says March rate decision depends on February jobs data. Strong January employment growth has shifted the Fed toward a more cautious approach on rate cuts.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Hillary Remy

Fed's Waller Cautions on Rate Path Amid Conflicting Economic Signals

Fed's Waller signals potential rate adjustments amid mixed economic signals. Strong consumer spending and declining inflation contrast with uneven labor market momentum.
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