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Inflation Cools, But the Fed Isn't Ready to Call It Over

Personal Investor
July 20, 2026

Inflation just posted its biggest surprise of the year. June's CPI fell 0.4% — the first monthly drop in six years — but don't get too comfortable. 

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Markets Drift Lower Ahead of Big Tech Earnings as Oil Extends Rally

Personal Investor
July 20, 2026

U.S. stocks started the week on a mixed but softer note as investors balanced the start of a pivotal earnings week against rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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AI Valuation Fears Trigger Chip Selloff Despite Strong Earnings

Personal Investor
July 16, 2026

Stocks pulled back as investors reassessed the sustainability of the AI investment boom, with semiconductor shares leading the decline despite strong results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

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Oil Shock Reshapes Market Focus

Personal Investor
July 14, 2026

Markets turned risk-off Monday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher, raising concerns about inflation and the potential for tighter Federal Reserve policy.

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Earnings Optimism Lifts Stocks as Markets Look Past Geopolitics

Personal Investor
July 10, 2026

U.S. equities ended the week on a positive note as investors looked ahead to second-quarter earnings season, with optimism around corporate results outweighing renewed geopolitical headlines.

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Chip Surge Lifts Stocks as Oil Pullback Eases Geopolitical Fears

Personal Investor
July 9, 2026

Equities rebounded as a strong rally in semiconductor stocks helped offset lingering geopolitical tensions, with investors largely shrugging off U.S.-Iran hostilities amid a pullback in oil prices.

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