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Oil Prices Slide, U.S. Futures Rally after U.S., Iran Pause Attacks

Oil prices fell sharply and U.S. stock futures rallied in early European trade as the U.S. and Iran paused attacks, reviving hopes for diplomatic progress and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil Sinks After U.S. Pauses Iran Strikes, Reviving Hopes for Diplomacy

Oil plunged more than 5% after the U.S. paused military strikes against Iran, raising the prospect of renewed diplomatic efforts to end the five-month long conflict.

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Investors May Pay a Price for the Fed's Zipped Lip

The Federal Reserve has stopped giving clues to its policy path under its new Chairman, Kevin Warsh. The result could be more volatility in asset prices and market expectations.

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German Business Sentiment Improves, Shrugging Off Middle East Uncertainties

Confidence among firms picked up a little this month, though the roller-coaster ride of oil prices in recent weeks suggested the recovery could be fragile.

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Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Officials Weigh Dwindling Air Defense Stocks

The U.S. held off on a major military campaign that could have lasted two weeks, officials said.

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Big Companies Are Starting to Hire Again, Defying Predictions of AI Wipeout

After a year of holding back on new hires, companies from tech and transportation to defense now say they need more people to work alongside AI.

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BOE to Hold Rates, But Flag Possible Move if War Continues

Compared to its peers, the U.K. has seen little inflation impact from the conflict.

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Indonesia Central Bank Chief Resigns Unexpectedly

The latest leadership change under the Prabowo administration could stoke worries about central bank independence and economic policymaking in Southeast Asia's largest nation.

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The 'Unsettled' Vibe That's Creeping Through the Markets

Stocks face major tests this week from tech earnings and the Federal Reserve rate decision.

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Back to School Spending Expected to Set Records Despite Bargain Hunting

Kids are heading back to the classroom, and the retailer trade group expects spending on supplies to hit a record $146.8 billion, more than Mother's and Father's Day, Easter, and the Super Bowl combined.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Decision Awaited; Middle East Events Eyed

A decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve will mark the focus of the coming week, where interest rates are expected to be left on hold but investors will watch for signals on when rates could rise given the recent surge in energy prices.

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Wisconsin's Warning on Election Bets Intensifies Fight With Prediction Markets

A sprawling legal battle between state regulators and sites like Kalshi is heating up ahead of the midterm elections.

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July 27, 2026 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT)