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Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.38%. The dollar is moving higher today as the ongoing war with Iran drags on, boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's +3% jump in crude oil prices may stoke inflation and prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a...

Barchart · Mar 24

Russell 2000 Futures Edge Lower in Early Trading Tuesday as Small-Cap Rally Pauses After Strong Monday Gains

Russell 2000 futures traded modestly lower in overnight and early Tuesday trading on March 24, 2026, pulling back slightly after a robust session for small-cap stocks the previous day that saw the benchmark index surge more than 2% and futures contracts post solid gains.

International Business Times · Mar 24

S&P Futures Waver as Concerns Over Middle East Conflict Persist, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as optimism over a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict wanes.

Barchart · Mar 24

Stock Index Futures Rally as Oil Prices Tumble on U.S.-Iran Talks

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.57% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “very good” conversations about…

Barchart · Mar 23

What's the Connection Between the US War on Iran, Fuel, Fertilizer, and Food Prices? (Part 1)

Though global markets can be independent of each other, there are connections running throughout the commodity complex.

Barchart · Mar 23

Oil prices slide after Trump announces 'productive conversations' with Iran

Oil prices dropped and stock markets started to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump raised hopes for a quick end to the Iran war.

Euronews · Mar 23

Iran War, Oil Volatility and Other Key Things to Watch This Week

Markets enter an important week dominated by extraordinary uncertainty around the Iran war trajectory following President Trump's late Friday Truth Social post suggesting he is considering "winding down" military operations.

Barchart · Mar 22

I Asked ChatGPT What the US Can Do To Stop a Recession — The Answer Shocked Me

ChatGPT broke down six ways the U.S. can prevent or shorten recessions, from Fed policy and fiscal support to protecting jobs and managing credit markets.

GOBankingRates · Mar 21

The Strait of Hormuz is the fourth large supply shock this decade. Welcome to the new era of global disorder

The Fed keeps calling these events bad luck. They aren't.

Fortune · Mar 21

HELOC Rules Are Changing: How to Get the Best Deal in 2026

New lender rules and shifting rates are changing how HELOCs work. Here’s how to compare options, avoid costly terms and borrow only what you need.

Kiplinger · Mar 21