Stagflation Trades Sweep Markets as Trump Signals Widening War - Bloomberg

Optimism for a quick resolution of the conflict in the Middle East is rapidly ebbing in financial markets.

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink - BBC

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices.

Japan’s Stagflation Risk Mounts With $100 Oil and Sagging Yen - Bloomberg

The surge in oil prices combined with a sagging yen raises the risk that Japan will slide into stagflation, prompting the government to ramp up fiscal spending while complicating the central bank’s mission to normalize its policy settings.

Nvidia backs AI data center startup Nscale as it hits $14.6 billion valuation - CNBC

Nscale has become a key player in the AI infrastructure buildout

China’s OpenClaw-Tied Stocks Rise on Policy Support, Adoption - Bloomberg.com

Chinese software shares surged Monday after local government agencies joined tech leaders such as Tencent Holdings Ltd. in promoting viral AI software OpenClaw, spurring hopes of a fresh wave of sectoral development.

IMF Urges Preparation for ‘Unthinkable’ Amid Mideast Conflict - Bloomberg

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said lengthy hostilities in the Middle East would risk hitting markets and economies, while throwing up unexpected challenges that require policymakers to prepare for a “new normal.”

Global Bond Selloff Deepens as Oil Jump Stokes Stagflation Fear - Bloomberg

Global bond markets tumbled in Asian trading Monday as an oil price shock prompted investors to price in higher inflation and a deteriorating economic growth outlook.

Dow futures sink more than 1,000 points, oil prices surge up to 30% as Iran conflict rages - MarketWatch

Mystery packages are showing up on American doorsteps with QR codes on them and the FBI says it is a trap - supercarblondie.com

The FBI issued a warning after homes across the US began receiving unsolicited packages with dubious QR codes that could see victims scammed out of their cash

It's the worst day for Australian stock markets since 2020 - investingLive

Today is now worse than Liberation Day for Australian stock markets. . The ASX 200 is down 4.3%, breaking the April 7, 2025 drop of 4.

Everything that Trump hates is what is happening in markets - investingLive

What a scintillating start to the new week this is. Oil prices have surged by well over 20%, poised for its largest one-day gain on record.

South Korea Stocks Plunge as Oil Spike on Iran War Hurts Outlook - Bloomberg

South Korean equities fell, as escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices prompted investors to further reduce risk exposure.

Oil Prices Are Soaring Today. Buy These 2 Energy Stocks Right Now, According to Wall Street - TipRanks

Oil prices are climbing again today as tensions in the Middle East raise fears of supply disruptions. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped more than 28% to about

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies - AP News

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products. Analysts warn the conflict could drive higher fuel, food and transport costs while weakening …

China consumer prices buoyed by oil surge and lunar new year - Financial Times

Deflationary pressures ease as AI-related spending rises and Beijing clamps down on overcapacity

As oil tops $100 a barrel, Schumer demands Trump tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve - NBC New York

Just hours before oil prices hit $100 per barrel amid the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, the Senate’s top Democrat called on President Trump to tap the…

Stem Cell Treatments For Parkinson's And Heart Failure Approved in World First - ScienceAlert

Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months.

Frugal People Are Sharing The One Thing They Absolutely Refuse To Spend Money On, And Honestly, They're Right - BuzzFeed

If this doesn't make us rich, it'll at least make us less broke.

Prediction Markets Are Booming, but I'd Rather Bet on These 3 AI Stocks - The Motley Fool

These three artificial intelligence stocks are better bets than gambling on the prediction markets.

Bitcoin Price Slips as Oil Surges and US Stock Futures Tumble - Decrypt

Whether Bitcoin’s resilience holds may depend less on battlefield developments than on how energy prices respond in the days ahead.

Gold Extends Drop as Oil Surge Stokes Fears of Faster Inflation - Bloomberg.com

Gold fell, pressured by a stronger US dollar and concerns over higher interest rates, as the war in the Middle East extended into a second week and oil surged toward $120 a barrel.

Asia markets moderate losses after reported Saudi oil release slightly ease prices - CNBC

Markets cut losses later in the session as a reported release of Saudi Arabian crude on the market eased oil prices.

Popular gun brand files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, faces liquidation - thestreet.com

It’s the latest in a series of firearms makers to close in recent years.

Charlie Munger Said It's Evil And Asinine To Keep Pumping Chemotherapy Into People 'That Are All But Dead' Just To Make Money 'After The Game Is Over' - Yahoo

Medicine has never been a polite topic for longtime Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger. The late investing legend spent decades dissecting markets,...

Private Credit’s Gate-Crashers Are Forcing Funds Into a Brutal Spot - Bloomberg

The world’s largest alternative asset managers are confronting a painful choice: Block investors who want to exit private debt funds and deal with potential blowback, or honor the requests and betray their guiding principles.

Elon Musk moves for mistrial in Twitter fraud case because everyone hates him - Electrek

Elon Musk's lawyers filed a motion for mistrial in the Twitter securities fraud case, arguing cumulative prejudice and community animosity make a fair trial impossible.

Stock and Bond Traders Eye Another Volatile Open - Bloomberg

Escalating hostilities in the Middle East and widening stress on oil shipping and infrastructure had global investors braced for more turbulence when trading resumes Sunday.

OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal - NPR

A senior member of OpenAI's robotics team said guardrails around certain AI uses were not sufficiently defined before OpenAI announced an agreement with the Pentagon.

Americans are turning to DIY solar panels to tackle rising electricity prices in a legal gray area - supercarblondie.com

People across the US are installing solar panels on their homes in a bid to cut electricity bills, but many of them are operating in a ‘legal grey area’

War disruptions may send oil to $150 to $200 a barrel. Here's my advice for stock investors - CNBC

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explains how investors should navigate a continued surge in oil prices.

Why Palantir Stock Jumped 15% and What a Top Investor Expects Next - TipRanks

There have been a few big issues dogging the share price of Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) over the past few months, one specific to the company and the other with much larger

Is AI productivity prompting burnout? Study finds new pattern of "AI brain fry" - CBS News

Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.

Two Months for Gulf Oil Output to Fully Return After War Ends, Analyst Says - WSJ

Swiss vote places right to use cash in country’s constitution - politico.eu

Switzerland joins Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia as European countries looking to make it a right to hold cold, hard cash.

Pennsylvania becomes latest state to fight dynamic pricing - Mashable

A new bill would prohibit changing prices within a 24-hour period.

Iran crisis stokes fears among UK farmers over higher fertiliser costs - Financial Times

Soaring production costs could add to recent woes of poor harvests and a five-year-low wheat price

Jim Cramer Says Oil Sell-Off Is Green Light For New Bull Market Even As Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips Shares Slide - Yahoo Finance

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested on Wednesday that the recent decline in major energy stocks despite Middle East tensions is a definitive signal that the...

Analysts have a message for investors on the gold price drop - thestreet.com

Gold dropped sharply. Here is what analysts want investors to know.

Oil prices are the No. 1 thing investors are watching right now. Here’s why. - MarketWatch

Rising oil prices can affect the stock market in significant ways

What does Six Flags sale of 7 parks mean for Six Flags New England? - CT Insider

Six Flags announced they were selling seven of its parks across the U.S., allowing the company to reinvest in the remaining locations, including Massachusetts.

I Wrote A Resume For A $180,000 Job Using ChatGPT 5.4. This Happened - Forbes

How do you write a resume using AI? I tested ChatGPT 5.4 and compared it to ChatGPT 5.2, to create an executive resume for a project director job. Here's what happened.

5 lessons from Vinay Prasad’s turbulent tenure at the FDA - statnews.com

Vinay Prasad's unique ability to attract criticism — even when his bosses, including the president, wanted him to keep his head low — did him in at the FDA.

Iran War Imperils $300 Billion in Gulf AI Spending - The Information

The war in Iran is complicating plans by Gulf nations to spend more than $300 billion on data centers, chips and other AI investments, crimping a potential source of funding for power-hungry tech companies. Countries such as the UAEand Saudi Arabia have becom…

‘Cheapest of the Bunch,’ Says Investor About Nvidia Stock - TipRanks

The AI craze has created some clear winners, and few would argue that Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) isn’t in the pole position. The company has ridden a rising wave of data

Target stores face deeper issues than new CEO realizes - thestreet.com

Target’s new CEO plans investments amid persistent store problems.

A 60-Year-Old Shopper With a "Turkey Wattle Neck" Saw Tighter Skin After Adding This $25 Cream to Their Routine - instyle.com

Shoppers who’ve tried the Activscience Triple Firming Neck Cream say it reduces crepiness, tightens skin, and smooths out turkey neck in less than two weeks. Shop the anti-aging retinol neck cream for only $25 on Amazon.

WATCH: Why a Southwest flight made a dramatic emergency landing? A Ramadan timer, ‘foreign languages’ - The Indian Express

Video from the scene shows officers boarding the plane and escorting a passenger off the aircraft.

Diesel prices are climbing even faster than gas prices. Here’s why you should care - CNN

American drivers notice soaring gas prices. But another fuel – diesel – is also on the rise, and at a much faster pace.