Risk Appetite Returns on Iran Deal Hopes and SpaceX IPO

Markets finished the week on a stronger footing as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement pushed oil prices lower and helped lift equities.

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Global Conflict, Local Consequences: How Higher Energy Costs Are Affecting the Mid-South

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June 11, 2026

For much of the past two years, investors have watched inflation gradually move lower from its post-pandemic highs. However, recent economic data suggests inflation pressures are reemerging, driven in large part by rising energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Oil Shock and AI Profit-Taking Drag Stocks Lower

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June 10, 2026

Stocks finished sharply lower Wednesday as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns that energy-driven inflation could complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

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June 9, 2026

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Tech Rotation Knocks Nasdaq as Broader Market Holds Up

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June 9, 2026

Stocks finished mixed Tuesday as investors rotated out of high-flying technology and semiconductor shares and into broader areas of the market tied to improving growth prospects.

AI Rebound Helps Stocks Regain Footing After Sharp Selloff

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June 8, 2026

Wall Street recovered from Friday’s steep decline as dip buyers returned to the AI trade, led by a sharp rebound in semiconductor shares.

AI Selloff Ends Wall Street’s Winning Streak

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June 5, 2026

Stocks sold off sharply Friday as a hotter-than-expected May jobs report pushed Treasury yields higher and forced investors to reassess the Fed path, with markets increasingly pricing in the possibility of a rate hike rather than cuts.