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Trump delays planned Iran military strikes, easing market fears
Global markets stabilized after President Trump said he postponed planned military strikes on Iran, following appeals from Gulf leaders for more time for negotiations . The move helped reduce immediate geopolitical risk, though tensions in the Middle East remain high and energy markets are still sensitive
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Oil prices pull back but remain elevated on Middle East conflict
Crude prices retreated from earlier highs after the delay in military action, but Brent still settled around $112.10 per barrel, far above pre-war levels . Analysts cited continued uncertainty over supply disruptions, with the Iran-Israel conflict keeping energy markets on edge
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Wall Street ends mixed as tech weakness weighs on Nasdaq
US stocks finished with a split tone, with the S&P 500 down 0.07% and the Nasdaq falling 0.51% as semiconductor shares sold off ahead of Nvidia’s results . The Dow rose 0.32%, helped by defensive rotation and gains in energy-linked names
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Asian markets soften amid growth and inflation concerns
Asian equities traded mostly lower as investors weighed higher oil prices, rising bond yields, and slower growth signals . Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.75%, South Korea’s Kospi weakened, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.89%, and Taiwan’s Taiex declined as chipmakers came under pressure
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Nvidia earnings loom as the key market event this week
Investors are bracing for Nvidia’s earnings after the close on Wednesday, with expectations high that the report will influence the broader AI trade . The company’s results are being watched as a litmus test for continued data-center spending and semiconductor demand
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Memory chip stocks slump ahead of Nvidia report
Semiconductor names led the US tech pullback, with Seagate and Micron both falling sharply on concerns about factory build timelines and sector demand . Nvidia also slipped 1.39% ahead of its earnings release, adding to pressure across the chip complex
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Treasury yields ease slightly after recent geopolitical jump
US Treasury yields declined modestly after the latest escalation in Middle East tensions had pushed yields higher in prior sessions . The move reflected a small risk-off shift as investors reassessed growth, inflation, and safe-haven demand
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BloombergNEF says energy shocks may accelerate the clean-energy transition
BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2026 argues that repeated energy shocks, including the Iran war, could push countries toward cleaner and more secure energy systems . The report says electricity demand is rising almost everywhere, while solar is set to become the world’s largest source of power within six years
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BNEF sees stronger energy security through electrification and renewables
The report says expanding electrification and newer technologies could reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and improve national energy security . It also notes that reaching 1.5C is no longer feasible under current investment and emissions trends
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US-China and global trade risks remain in focus for corporate strategy
Market commentary highlighted ongoing trade negotiations and tariff risks, with EU officials working to finalize a deal with the US before a Trump deadline . Companies are watching closely because any failure could trigger fresh tariff escalation and disrupt supply chains
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Global economic data paint a mixed picture for companies and investors
Broader macro coverage pointed to weaker Chinese activity, slower Japanese growth, and uneven global demand signals that could affect corporate earnings . Rising US yields and higher oil prices are also complicating the outlook for businesses across sectors
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OpenAI lawsuit ends in Musk defeat as jury sides with the company
A jury rejected Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, finding the lawsuit was filed after the statute of limitations expired . Musk said he would appeal, while the ruling removes a major legal overhang for OpenAI and Sam Altman in the near term
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