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Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday with worries about sustained inflation driving up bond yields with no conclusion to the Iran war in sight."Today the catalyst is really the rally in bond yields, bond markets are under pressure as oil prices rise.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to nearly 4.6% Friday, its highest level in more than a year.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

US equity indexes ended lower on Friday as crude oil prices and government bond yields rose, trigger

One result of the massive monetary expansion was an upsurge in inflation, to a peak of over 9% in 2022—which the Fed infamously termed “transitory.”

By Amanda Cooper and Karen Brettell LONDON/NEW YORK, May 15 (Reuters) - Bond markets are bracing for interest-rate pain in a way they haven't in decades, as investors assess the economic costs of the

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday as Treasury yields jumped amid inflation concerns, w

The bond market seems worried about oil prices and inflation, implying investors foresee a potential interest-rate hike ahead.

GE Vernova gains from rising AI-driven power demand, strong orders and global project wins, but tariff costs and premium valuation may temper appeal.

(Updates prices) Gold traded lower midafternoon Friday as the dollar and yields climbed on conce

Higher oil prices could pressure consumers, inflation and investment while keeping South Africa's reform trajectory in focus.

Scott Melker reflects on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure and legacy at the Federal Reserve."The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto.Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

Scott Melker discusses Senate passing the CLARITY Act with a 15-9 vote, Jerome Powell stepping down, and other big crypto headlines of the day."The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto.Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

On May 15, 2026, rising Treasury yields, elevated crude, and fresh inflation jitters knocked U.S. stocks off their record highs at midday.

By Twesha Dikshit and Avinash P May 15 (Reuters) - Europe's STOXX 600 slid and logged weekly losses on Friday as concerns over energy-induced inflation pressures due to the U.S.-Iran standoff rattled

For most of 2026, investors have been focused on interest rates, tariffs, and whether the U.S. economy is slowing into a softer patch. Yet underneath the macro noise, one trend has quietly reemerged: governments are using industrial deals to strengthen economic ties. That matters because when politics and commerce start moving in the same direction, ... Trump Bought Boeing Stock, Then Announced New Order for 200 Planes

For most of 2026, investors have been focused on interest rates, tariffs, and whether the U.S. economy is slowing into a softer patch. Yet underneath the macro noise, one trend has quietly reemerged: governments are using industrial deals to strengthen economic ties. That matters because when politics and commerce start moving in the same direction, ... Trump Bought Boeing Stock, Then Announced New Order for 200 Planes

China Beige Book international managing director Shehzad Qazi joins Yahoo Finance to explain what needs to happen for China to budge on Nvidia's (NVDA) H200 chips, and where the future of tariffs stands.

American manufacturing is having a moment. Reshoring incentives, the AIM Act refrigerant transition, EV plant buildouts, and aerospace demand are pushing capital back into U.S. factories, yet the share prices of several domestic producers still sit in deep-value territory. With manufacturing contributing $2,961.4 billion to GDP in Q4 2025 and policy tailwinds aligning, stocks under ... Trump’s Manufacturing Push Is Creating Tailwinds for These 3 Stocks Under $30

EPD nears a 52-week high, but trades at an EV/EBITDA discount as inflation-protected contracts support stable, fee-based cash flows.

Dollar bulls are back as Fed hike expectations. Rising yields are powering the dollar's biggest weekly gain in months. Here we discuss a few ETFs worth watching.

CAT faces rising tariff-driven costs and margin pressure. Tariff impact is estimated at $2.2-$2.4 billion in 2026.

NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) is one of the best uranium stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On May 8, Scotiabank raised its price target on NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) to C$22 from C$18, while maintaining its Outperform rating. This is the second time this year that Scotiabank has maintained the Outperform rating, following […]

Japan and the U.K. have more to do with today's sell-off than the end of Powell's rein at the Fed.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.02%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Nvidia Drops, Marvell Slides 5% as AI Chip Rally Loses Steam

With the S&P 500 yielding under 2% and money-market rates drifting lower as the Fed signals easing, income investors are hunting for higher-yielding alternatives with room for capital appreciation. Stocks under $30 can offer that combination, especially when they pair attractive payouts with analyst support. The key is finding names where the yield is funded ... The S&P 500 Barely Yields 2%. These 3 Dividend Stocks Under $30 Are Doing Much Better Than That

Markets don’t move in a straight line — and neither do the people running the country. Q1 2026 was a quarter defined by tariff headlines, rate uncertainty, and a broad S&P 500 pullback that rattled retail and institutional investors alike. Most people were paralyzed. Some panicked. And at least one person — or rather, one ... President Trump’s Stock Broker Was the Busiest Person in America in Q1

Kevin Warsh has put a fresh frame on the inflation debate, arguing that AI-driven productivity gains could allow the economy to grow faster without triggering inflation. If that supply-side view gains traction at the Fed, patience on rates becomes the base case, and the small-cap AI names that have been left for dead suddenly look ... Prediction. Kevin Warsh’s Fed View Could Unlock These 4 AI Stocks Under $10 That the Market Has Left for Dead

Interest rates, economic growth expectations, inflation trends, and credit conditions often determine which parts of the market lead and which fall behind. Dow Industrials trading near the very round 50,000 level is beginning to resemble a potential double top relative to the February peak. Bearish RSI divergence, marked by lower highs in April and May even as the Dow pushed upward, suggests upside momentum is fading.