Iran-Israel War

Late Wednesday, U.S. stock futures edged lower while oil prices surged. Meanwhile, Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump warned that additional military action could follow if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington. Dow Futures Dip As Oil...

Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways, while stocks closed lower on Wednesday as resumption in U.S.-Iran hostilities dampened risk-on appetite Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m. EDT) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) +0.28% $61,916.15 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)  ...

Orders for the world’s largest oil tankers have surged to a record high, eclipsing the previous peak reached during the 2008 financial crisis and reviving concerns that a future supply glut could leave shipowners competing more aggressively for cargoes. Supertanker Orders Reach Unprecedented...

Gov. Jay Robert ‘JB’ Pritzker (D-IL) on Tuesday shared that his administration would not be hiking taxes on gas as the Iran war continues to spark price rises at the pump. Illinois Cuts Inflation On Gas Tax In a post on X, Pritzker shared that the government “eliminated this year'...

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against Iran after a U.S. Apache helicopter was brought down near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil Prices Climb, Stock Futures Slip Dow futures fell 62 points, or 0.12%, to 50,847.00, while S&P 500 futures declined 12.75 points, or 0.17%, to...

President Donald Trump expressed confidence in a swift conclusion to the ongoing war with Iran, and stated that the negotiating parties are on the verge of finalizing a “very, very good deal” aimed at prohibiting nuclear weapons. Following his attendance at the NBA Finals in New...

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped, while major stock indexes closed higher on Monday as investors pinned hopes on a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:10 p.m. EDT) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -1.04% $62,642.55 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ...

Israel has struck a petrochemical facility in Iran, marking the first attack on the country’s energy infrastructure since the ceasefire reached on April 8. The strike raises fresh concerns about the stability of the truce amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Israel said it...

Economist and co-founder of Echelon Wealth Partners, Peter Schiff said that President Donald Trump cannot afford for the Iran war to end if inflation remains elevated, claiming the conflict provides a convenient explanation for rising prices ahead of the midterm elections. Calling the conflict...

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said he would press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to escalate tensions with Iran, but Iran and Israel have since then exchanged strikes. Oil Prices Surge As Middle East Tensions Escalate Dow futures fell 63 points, or 0.12%, to 50,873.00, while S...

The U.S. launched strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance sites after intercepting drones near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest escalation in the three-month conflict that continues to threaten global energy markets and regional stability. US Strikes Follow Drone Interceptions Near Strait...

Late Thursday, U.S. stock futures slipped and oil prices remained elevated. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signaled openness to direct talks with Iran's leadership. Stock Futures Slide As Investors Assess Geopolitical Risks Dow futures fell 62 points, or 0.12%, to 51,609.00, while S&P 500...

On Wednesday, the House vote sparked reactions from across the political spectrum as bipartisan opposition to continued U.S. military involvement in Iran appeared to gain momentum. House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution The Republican-led House of Representatives voted 215-208 on Wednesday to...

Cryptocurrency bettors don’t see high odds of Benjamin Netanyahu being ousted in 2026, even as Israeli Prime Minister reportedly received an “expletive-laden call” from President Donald Trump over Lebanon. No Threat To Netanyahu’s Power As Yet Polygon (CRYPTO:...

Late Monday, global markets turned cautious as rising tensions in the Middle East rattled investors, pushing U.S. stock futures lower and lifting oil prices amid fears of a broader regional escalation. Dow Futures Slide As Geopolitical Risks Pressure Markets Dow futures fell 234.00 points, or 0.46...