U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Truce Gets Off to Shaky Start
U.S. stock futures fell as a cease-fire deal between the U.S. and Iran showed early signs of strain.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Rose More Than Expected Last Week
U.S. jobless claims rebounded last week to their highest level since February, painting a blurry picture of the labor market after a strong jobs report in March.
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Extent of Damage to Middle East Energy Facilities Key to Economic Impact, OECD Says
EXCLUSIVE: The impact of the war on global growth and inflation will partly depend on the damage caused to energy infrastructure, the research body said.
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China's Auto Sales Extend Decline in March
Chinese automakers have redoubled efforts to expand overseas amid a slowing domestic market.
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German Industry Posted Surprise Contraction Ahead of Iran War
Industrial production declined unexpectedly in February, with the energy-price shock from the conflict in the Middle East expected to hamper output further.
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U.S. Oil Prices Jump Near $100 a Barrel Again. Trump's Strait of Hormuz Plan Has Hit a Snag.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. military would remain around Iran until a real agreement is reached and fully complied with.
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Trump Allies, U.S. Officials Fear Iran Victory Lap Is Premature
Among the top concerns is Iran's refusal to fully open the Strait of Hormuz.
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New Zealand Central Bank Governor Vigilant to Inflation Threat
Gov. Anna Breman said her immediate objective was to get inflation back to the midpoint of the central bank's 1% to 3% inflation target.
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Why Fed Rate-Cut Prospects Have Dimmed, With or Without a Cease-Fire
Minutes from the Fed's March meeting showed officials continued pushing back their expectations about when inflation might resume a decline toward their 2% goal.
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What a Lasting Cease-Fire Would Do for the American Economy
Americans, already unhappy with the cost of living, want relief from rising fuel costs and climbing mortgage rates. Economists caution that the war's economic fallout won't be undone overnight.
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Iran War Cease-Fire Can't Undo the Middle East's Energy Hangover
Widespread damage to oil-and-gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region is keeping supplies tight and prices elevated.
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At David Sacks's Behest, White House Barrels Forward on Industry-Friendly AI Policy
In the run-up to the midterms, the Trump administration is planning to emphasize AI's economic benefits, but some allies are warning of political blowback.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 09, 2026 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)
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