Stock Futures Drift Lower and Brent Oil Passes $110 a Barrel Amid Iran Impasse
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the "clock is ticking."
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China Says It Has Agreed With U.S. to Set Up Trade and Investment Bodies
The confirmation fulfills one expected outcome of Trump's visit to Beijing and solidifies a truce between the world's two largest economies.
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Less Fedspeak? Warsh's Communications Reform Could Lead to More Uncertainty, Volatility
Under Chair Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve favored extensive public speaking and forward guidance. Powell's successor, Kevin Warsh, may favor a quieter approach.
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The Mysterious Crypto Judges Who Settle Polymarket Disputes
A fight over the Hezbollah cease-fire highlights unease over the prediction market's arbitration system.
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The Oil Shock Is Causing a $45 Billion Rupture in the Economy
A wartime price surge is slamming consumers while boosting investors.
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Suspicious Betting in Washington Is on the Rise-and Authorities Are Playing Catch-Up
Regulators are seeking information from Kalshi and Polymarket over wagers tied to political events and military operations.
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AI Chip Mania Sows Seeds of Its Own Destruction
Investors already factor in cyclicality in the chip industry. The bad news is that they've frequently gotten their assessments wrong.
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Beware of Bargains in Private Credit
It might make sense right now to look at investing in a business-development company whose shares trade at a premium to the underlying asset value.
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Coal Makes a Comeback, Fueled by War in the Middle East
Countries are returning to the highly polluting but reliable source of power after the Iran war effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.
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Want a Hot Pre-IPO Company in Your Portfolio? Proceed With Caution
Adding a sliver of the hottest private companies to your portfolio can be far more tricky than buying stocks.
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Federal Prosecutors Probe BlackRock Private-Credit Fund
A publicly traded BlackRock fund known as TCPC has been marred by write-downs and poor performance.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes in Focus as Middle East Uncertainty Continues
Minutes to the U.S. Federal Reserve's most recent meeting will be watched for signs of whether prospects of an interest-rate hike are starting to build given elevated energy prices.
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Mounting Inflation Pressures Deepen Global Bond Slide
The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to nearly 4.6% Friday, its highest level in more than a year.
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Oil Prices Notch Weekly Gain as Trump's China Trip Fails to Reopen Hormuz
Both countries agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, according to a White House statement.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 17, 2026 21:00 ET (01:00 GMT)
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