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South Korean Stocks Tumble, Triggering Second Trading Halt This Week

South ​Korean shares slumped more than 8%, as jitters over the valuations of companies riding the artificial-intelligence boom rattled the world's best-performing market this year.

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U.S. Stocks Mixed as Micron Surges, Apple Slumps

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.14%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.46%. The S&P 500 also edged down slightly.

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Iran Attacks Cargo Ship, Testing Trump's Deal to Reopen Strait

The attack took place hours after an Iranian warning to ships not to use routes that the regime hadn't sanctioned.

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Oil Prices Make a Stunning Retreat to Prewar Levels. Where Do We Go From Here?

While a surge of tankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz, the market is expected to tighten again.

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What the Supreme Court's Immigration Rulings Mean for the Labor Market

The Supreme Court upheld key Trump administration immigration policies, but economists say the decisions are unlikely to materially change labor-market trends or the broader economy.

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Fed's Williams: Current Monetary Policy Stance Well Positioned to Restore Inflation to 2%

New York Fed President John Williams said he expects inflation readings to edge down in the coming quarters, although substantial risks remain.

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Bank of Mexico Leaves Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged

The central bank's board voted unanimously to leave the overnight interest-rate target at 6.5%, and reiterated that they expect to stay on hold for the foreseeable future.

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Japanese stocks are on fire. Here's what's driving the hot streak.

Japanese equities have hit all-time highs at a pace not seen since 1989.

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Army Will Lease Land on Bases for Critical Mineral Production

The agreement with mining companies is part of the Trump administration's push to establish a domestic supply chain for vital industrial inputs.

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The EU Is Cutting Tariffs on the U.S. Now Comes the Next Fight.

The Trump administration has signaled it will pressure Europe to change rules that officials say hurt American companies.

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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Climbs Above Target Range

Over the past year, the PCE index is up by 4.1%, its highest reading since April 2023 and more than double the preferred target rate for the Federal Reserve.

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May Durable-Goods Orders Fall Slightly More Than Forecast

Orders for durable goods fell more than expected in May, breaking a streak of two consecutive monthly increases.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits dropped to 215,000 in the week through June 25, lower than the upwardly revised 227,000 reported a week earlier.

 

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June 26, 2026 03:00 ET (07:00 GMT)

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