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Oil, Stocks, Crypto Swing as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Energy Supply

The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz — where military conflict, mine threats, and a near-halt in shipping have rattled global energy flows — is now rippling through financial…

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Japan’s Nikkei 225 Marks Third-Largest Point Drop in History After 4,200-Point Intraday Plunge

The Japanese stock market experienced historic volatility on March 9, with the Nikkei 225 plunging over 4,200 points at its lowest, ultimately closing down 2,892.12 points (or 5.2%), marking the…

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US Equity Markets Fall as Iran Tensions Trigger Oil Rally and Risk-off Trading

U.S. stocks turned sharply lower Thursday, March 5, 2026, as escalating Middle East tensions and a spike in oil prices rattled investors and pushed major benchmarks firmly into the red.…

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Wall Street Pulls Back After Rally as AI Trade Faces Reality Check

U.S. stocks pulled back Thursday as investors digested blockbuster artificial intelligence (AI) earnings, rising oil prices and fresh tariff pressures, leaving Wall Street in a cautious mood after a two-day…

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