U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Hormuz Impasse Drags On
U.S. stock futures fell, mirroring losses in Asia and Europe, as Wall Street's optimism is starting to dim.
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Fear of Shortages Boosts Global Factories, But Eurozone Activity Declines
France, Japan, India and the U.K. recorded a pickup in factory output, but Germany is experiencing a sharp decline in services activity and a slowdown in manufacturing.
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In a Slow Market, Some Houses Are Still Selling Fast
Buyers are picky while prices and mortgage rates remain high, but homes in move-in condition can go quickly.
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U.K. Budget Deficit Was Smallest Since Pandemic
The government narrowed the deficit, but further progress in reducing borrowing is likely to be challenging if the conflict in the Middle East is prolonged.
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Jet Fuel Is Running Out in Europe. Why Your Summer Travel Plans Are at Risk.
The Iran war has caused a mess throughout the entire oil market, but jet fuel is a particular point of pain, and Europe has been hit the hardest of all.
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The Iran cease-fire has boosted investors' appetite for bitcoin. Here's why it could break past $80,000 soon.
Capital has flowed into bitcoin through multiple channels, which makes it less likely that bitcoin sees a sharp reversal like in previous months, and more likely that the rally builds momentum.
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AI Could Trigger New Demand for Carbon-Removal Sector, Report Says
Power-thirsty data centers could lead corporations to eye new investment in removals to offset their emissions.
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U.S. Officials Try to Get a Grip on Risks Bubbling Inside Private Credit
In widespread requests, the SEC is seeking information about valuations, loan selection and other maneuvers by firms including Blue Owl.
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South Korea's Economy Rebounds Amid Middle East War Risks
South Korea's economy rebounded at a stronger-than-expected pace in the first quarter on robust semiconductor exports, signaling that the country's artificial intelligence-driven buffer remains intact.
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Philippine Central Bank Raises Rates as Mideast War Fuels Inflation Risks
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas opted to raise its benchmark overnight reverse repurchase rate to 4.50% from 4.25%.
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The Treasury Market Might Be Sleeping on Risk
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note's yield matches its three-year average.
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Eurozone Consumers Feel Pinch as Iran War Drives Costs Higher
The European Commission's flash consumer-confidence indicator for the eurozone was minus 20.6 in April, its lowest level since December 2022, down from minus 16.4 in March.
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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Rise Amid Increase in Imports
Commercial crude oil stocks excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve increased by 1.9 million barrels to 465.7 million barrels in the week ended April 17, and were about 3% above the five-year average for the time of year, the EIA said.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
April 23, 2026 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT)
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