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Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Jump

Stocks fell sharply and oil prices pushed higher, as the Middle East conflict showed signs of widening and escalating on its fourth day.

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Fed's Williams Says Cooling Inflation Could Allow for Future Rate Cuts

Speaking at a financial conference in Washington, the New York Fed President outlined a forecast of steady economic conditions this year, with moderate economic growth and declining unemployment and inflation.

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Fed's Kashkari Says Too Soon To Know Inflation Impact From Middle East Conflict

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said that he expects one rate cut later this year, but needs to examine further data to assess if that stance is appropriate due to recent geopolitical events.

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Iran Strikes Shatter the Gulf's Post-Oil Pivot

The region's gamble on tourism and tech is growing more precarious as the conflict widens.

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Senate Democrats to Propose Meat Industry Breakup

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce a bill that would split meat processing operations and scrutinize foreign ownership.

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Developments in Middle East Make Global Outlook More Uncertain, IMF Says

U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, and the latter's response, make the outlook for the global economy more uncertain, but it is too early to judge the impact, the Fund said.

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Trump's Trade Threats Continue. This Time in Disagreement Over Iran, Defense.

Trump raised the possibility during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Eurozone Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, With Further Risks on the Horizon

Inflation remained below the ECB target, but it could pick up if the rise in energy prices that followed U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran were sustained.

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European Gas Prices Soar After Qatar LNG Halt Jolts Market

Prices rose nearly 40% after a production halt at the world's largest liquefied-natural-gas export facility stoked concerns over global supply.

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U.K. Government Sees Debt Plan On Track, But Flags Fresh Uncertainty

Conflict in the Middle East has raised energy prices, potentially slowing U.K. growth and pushing borrowing costs higher.

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Australia's Economy on Track to Record Strong Growth

The Reserve Bank of Australia faces pressure to deliver a second interest-rate rise in as many months when its policy-setting board meets in a few weeks.

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MAHA Is Bringing Chaos to Biotech Investment Beyond Just Vaccines

Investors are increasingly wary of the rare-disease space, spooked by a regulatory shift.

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Iran Conflict Is Starting to Boost Gasoline Prices

Surging oil prices and more pain at the pump threaten to push up U.S. inflation.

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A Market Frenzy Is Lurking Beneath Those Calm Stock Indexes

Market "dispersion" is hitting levels not seen in decades as investors sort AI winners from losers.

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The Dollar Isn't Done. Why It's Outshining Rivals Amid Iran Crisis.

The dollar has registered strong gains against the euro and yen, two currencies which have been frequently mentioned as alternatives to the greenback.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 03, 2026 15:15 ET (20:15 GMT)