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Dollar Index Nears 10-Month Peak Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Fears
The U.S. dollar strengthened toward a 10-month high as Middle East tensions fueled demand for safe assets. Brent crude surged past $115, amplifying inflation concerns and complicating policy for Asian central banks.
Oil Surges on Middle East Escalation, Brent Eyes Steepest Monthly Gain Since 1988
Oil prices surged Monday with Brent crude approaching $116 a barrel, set for its largest monthly gain since 1988, as military hostilities in the Middle East intensified and threatened critical global shipping routes.
Indian Markets End Fiscal Year with Steep Losses as Oil, Rupee Weigh
Indian equities concluded their most challenging month since March 2020, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 tumbling over 11% in March. The rupee breached the 95-per-dollar threshold for the first time, while surging oil prices and sustained foreign outflows intensified market pressures.
Indian Markets Plunge on Geopolitical Fears, Oil Spike
Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling over 600 points, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in Brent crude oil prices above $115 per barrel.
Coherent Gains Spotlight Following Nvidia Partnership, Exec Highlights AI Data Center Role
Coherent Corp's senior vice president emphasized the broad industry impact of its Nvidia partnership at a Pittsburgh summit. The company reported a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.69 billion for its fiscal second quarter.
Ciena Stock Volatile Amid Insider Sale, AI Networking Demand in Focus
Ciena Corporation shares gained 3.5% Friday as a Form 144 filing revealed an insider sale plan, coming after the company reported record quarterly revenue and raised its 2026 sales forecast driven by AI networking demand.
Peloton Shares Surge on Bullish Hedge Fund Bet, Yet Demand Concerns Loom
Peloton Interactive's stock rallied sharply Friday following a bullish hedge fund disclosure, though the company's ongoing subscriber losses and soft revenue forecasts highlight persistent challenges.
Aurora Innovation's $10B Valuation Faces Reality Check as Driverless Truck Rollout Advances
Aurora Innovation shares declined 2.6% to $4.12, valuing the autonomous trucking company at nearly $10 billion despite generating only $3 million in 2025 revenue. The firm aims to deploy over 200 driverless trucks by year-end while navigating a $238 million quarterly operating loss.
Oil Prices Surge as Hormuz Disruption Sparks Record Supply Shock
Brent crude surged past $112 a barrel as the International Energy Agency warned of a historic supply shock due to constrained Strait of Hormuz shipments. Traders are bracing for prolonged disruptions ahead of a key OPEC+ meeting.
Mortgage Rates Approach Six-Month Peak Ahead of Key Economic Data
U.S. mortgage rates have climbed close to their highest levels in half a year, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.64%. The surge comes amid rising Treasury yields and a significant decline in mortgage applications.
Global LNG Disruptions Propel U.S. Natural Gas Prices Above $3
U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures gained over 3% to hold above $3, supported by supply outages at major LNG facilities in Australia and critically low gas storage levels in Europe.
Bitcoin Holds $66K Amid ETF Outflows, Eyes Jobs Data
Bitcoin steadied around $66,300 as significant ETF outflows and a major options expiry pressured prices, with all eyes on key U.S. economic data due this week.