U.S. Services Sector Faced Heightened Inflation in March
Inflation pressures facing U.S. services firms were the greatest in four years last month as the war in Iran pushed up energy prices, a survey of managers found.
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Nasdaq Opens Higher on Cease-Fire Efforts
The Nasdaq advanced, while the Dow slipped and the S&P 500 was more or less flat as investors weighed news that the Trump administration is pushing for a potential 45-day cease-fire with Iran against the president's escalatory rhetoric.
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Jamie Dimon Warns of Higher Inflation, Interest Rates From Iran War
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the threat of Iran must be addressed while economic risks from prolonged conflict remain.
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Oil Crisis Hitting Asia Foreshadows Tough Times for Europe
The energy shock already rippling through Asia is set to come for countries in Europe and Africa that also rely on imports from the Middle East.
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Trump Warns Iran He Could Strike 'Every Power Plant'
The president said he would act on the threat if the country's leaders don't agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran.
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Why Oil Prices Aren't Reacting to Trump's Latest Iran Threats
President Donald Trump ramped up his threats against Iran over the weekend, pledging strikes against key energy infrastructure if Tehran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Don't Toss Junk Bonds Out With Private-Credit Debt
Fears about corporate debt are rising, but high-yield bonds should prove resilient.
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April is usually a strong month for stocks - but three factors now jeopardize the market rebound
Worries about Fed rate hikes and souring earnings expectations could easily trip up the market for a second straight month.
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Pain at the Pump Should Mean Pain in the Economy, Not Higher Rates
Investors mistakenly think the oil shock will push central banks to tighten policy.
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How to Interpret the Wild Swings in the Jobs Numbers
The labor market is holding together, but the hopeful story of reacceleration has given way to a narrower question: How much damage will the Iran war do?
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The Iran War Is Making the American Economy More Dominant Than Ever
America's role as a major oil-and-gas exporter tempts President Trump to walk away from the Strait of Hormuz and wield leverage over others.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 06, 2026 11:00 ET (15:00 GMT)
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