While the Strait of Hormuz is capturing investor attention, ETF inflows are telling a story of their own. Here's what to know.

Meta laid off roughly 700 workers across multiple divisions, while the Fortnite publisher Epic Games announced it was slashing over 1,000 roles.

Chinese offshore giant CNOOC reported an 11.5 percent drop in 2025 net profit as a significant decline in realized crude oil prices outweighed record-breaking oil and gas production levels.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.35 (+2.25%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +7.60 (+1.67%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 5.5-month high. Sugar prices are tracking today's +4% surge in crud

The OECD expectation for higher inflation differs from an optimistic forecast by Fed officials last week.

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.90 (+4.32%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1080 (+3.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran. Also, a report today from Axios that said the US

July sugar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Nearly a month into the Iran war, government bond markets have sharply repriced. Surging oil and gas costs have stoked inflation expectations and forced a rethink on central bank policy.View on euronews

As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning.View on euronews

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.77%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.43%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futur

Larry Fink outlined two scenarios for the Iran conflict, with prolonged fighting potentially keeping oil above $100 for years

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Retirees should brace for higher inflation and possibly a higher COLA.

(Bloomberg) -- The conflict in the Middle East is reviving the specter of inflation and hobbling the global economy just as it was showing signs of strengthening at the start of the year, the OECD said. In its updated outlook on Thursday, the Paris-based

The research body lifted its inflation forecast for the U.S. to 4.2% from 3%, and said the global economy would suffer a large setback if energy prices stay high for a lengthy period.