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Asian markets tumble as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran fuels uncertainty

Governments across the region are implementing measures to cushion the impact of significantly higher oil prices.

Al Jazeera

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European stocks: Analyst warns of risk of sudden drop if war continues

The war in the Middle East has triggered upheaval in the business world and the stock markets—and it could get worse. That's what one analyst has told Al Jazeera. The warning comes after a week of market volatility and weakening consumer...

Al Jazeera

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South Korean day-trading 'ants' double down on stocks amid Iran war

South Korea’s retail investors, known locally as "ants", have doubled down on the stock market despite its sharpest swings on record amid mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Reuters

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Dow jumps after Trump pushes back Iran ultimatum

The stock market is responding favorably after President Trump said Monday morning that he would postpone his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had previously threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the s...

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U.S. stock market has best day since Iran war began

A drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the start of the war in Iran on Monday.

CBS America

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Stock market attempts to stay optimistic

The stock market appears optimistic that the war in Iran will end soon and that oil prices will drop. Joy Wiltermuth, a reporter for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more details.

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Asia's stocks surge after Trump says Iran war ‘over soon’

The turbulence underlines the region's dependence on Middle East oil and gas and petrochemicals.

Al Jazeera

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Volatile day for stocks amid uncertainty over Iran war, oil prices

Gas prices rose 14% during the first week of the joint U.S.-Israel war with Iran, according to AAA. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins from the New York Stock Exchange with analysis.

CBS News

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Cocoa beans rot in Ivory Coast after commodity crash

In 2024, a surge in cocoa on international markets reached more than $12,000 per metric ton, the highest in decades. Then it crashed to around $4,000 as supply outstripped demand

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Shares slide, oil rockets on risk of lengthy Middle East conflict

Share markets slid in Asia on Monday as the inflationary pulse from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs, and perhaps interest rates, across the globe.

Reuters

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Rising oil prices and bad jobs report mark tough day for Wall Street

Oil and gas prices are going up, and stock values are coming down as the war with Iran reaches nearly one week. Meanwhile, the U.S. job market lost 92,000 jobs in February, marking an unexpected setback for the economy.

CBS America

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U.S. employers cut 92,000 jobs, unemployment slightly higher at 4.4%

The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%.

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Dow Jones plummets amid concerns about Iran war

The Dow Jones closed on Thursday down nearly 800 points as surging oil prices stoke investor fears about the economic impact of the war with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what was driving the market.

CBS News

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Democrats call for prediction market reforms after Iran war wagers

Popular prediction markets are facing new ethical questions over possible insider trading due to wagers concerning the war in Iran. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin joins "The Takeout" to explain how lawmakers are planning to curb the wagers.

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South Korean stock market plunges over potential energy crisis

In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Many Asi...

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Asia stocks slump as markets brace for energy shock

Asian markets skidded on March 4, 2026, with investors cutting crowded positions in gold and chipmakers on worries a wider Mideast war could deliver an energy shock that raises inflation and delays rate cuts.

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Airline stocks slide as passengers scramble to leave Middle East

Airline stocks extended losses on Tuesday as the U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran escalated, with carriers monitoring fuel price spikes and passengers scrambling to find flights or alternative routes out of the Middle East.

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Stocks tumble as Iran war fears grow

The Dow took a tumble on Day 4 of the Iran war, as oil prices rise. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady breaks down the latest data.

CBS News

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Travel sector shares tumble as U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts flights

Travel shares fell sharply on Monday as escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran disrupted flights around the globe, forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs and sent oil prices surging.

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Oil prices surge, Asian stocks fall over Iran conflict

Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday on the back of turmoil in the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the vital Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and several ships attacked.

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Stock markets react to Trump's State of the Union address

President Trump touted U.S. economic gains during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Axios national correspondent Emily Peck joins CBS News with more on Mr. Trump's remarks about the stock market.

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Dow takes dive after Trump says he'll raise global tariffs to 15%

The Dow Jones has spent Monday (February 23) in the red after President Trump on Saturday said he would raise his global tariff to 15%. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down a set of sweeping global tariffs, a decision Trump lashed ou...

CBS America

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Wall Street reacts to Trump's tariffs being struck down

Stocks ended the day higher after the SCOTUS decision on Trump's tariffs, with optimism that this will bring down prices.

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Hims & Hers stock plunges after weight loss pill pulled

Stocks for Hims & Hers fell on Monday after the company pulled its $49 weight loss pill that's under FDA scrutiny.

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Dow Jones crosses 50,000 points in new record

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has surpassed 50,000 points for the first time, giving investors reason to celebrate.

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U.S. stocks soar to their best day since May

The U.S. stock market roared back, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week and bitcoin halted its plunge, at least for now.

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Indian rupee, stocks soar in relief rally after trade deal with U.S.

India's financial markets rallied sharply on February 3 after a trade deal that slashed U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%, a development that investors said lifts a key negative for the country's stocks, bonds and currency.

Reuters

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New Target CEO facing anti-ICE protests and slumping sales

New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is facing pressure to take a stand against actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, where the company's headquarters are located.

CBS America

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Stocks jump after Trump calls off Europe tariffs over Greenland

Stocks jumped on Wednesday after President Trump said he reached a framework for a deal on Greenland and backed off his tariff threat against European allies. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Stock market reacts to Trump saying he won't use force on Greenland

The stock market appears to be reacting positively to President Trump's remarks about Greenland at the World Economic Forum, where he stated he would not use force to take the Arctic island. Erin Delmore, a geoecomomics correspondent, jo...

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