Equity Markets
Oil Plunges 7%, Stocks Rally as Trump Floats Iran Ceasefire — But Tehran Denies Talks Exist
Markets surge on 15-point diplomatic framework, yet credibility gap and Iran's flat denial keep geopolitical risk premium embedded in energy prices.
Powell’s Hawkish Pivot Erases $1.2 Trillion in Market Value as Fed-Wall Street Disconnect Widens
Fed chair's rejection of near-term rate cuts triggers 775-point Dow selloff, forcing repricing across equities, bonds, and corporate debt as inflation persistence trumps growth concerns.
TSMC’s 30% Revenue Surge Reveals AI Capex Decoupling From Equity Panic
Taiwan chipmaker's January-February performance contradicts market narratives as hyperscalers maintain $600 billion infrastructure buildout despite software stock corrections.
Oil Surges 9% as Iran Conflict Closes Hormuz, Equity Futures Sink 1.5%
Crude prices hit eight-month highs while stock futures tumbled as escalating U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran threatened 15 million barrels per day of global oil supply.