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Oil's 7.6% Plunge Tests the Iran Peace Rally

Brent settled $8.66 lower at $104.77 on Monday — its biggest daily drop since July — as a US-Iran peace plan draft circulated. WTI bounced 1.65% by Tuesday.

Amara OkaforNovember 3, 20268 min read

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EconomyAnalysis

Fed's New Calendar: Fewer Rate Votes Starting 2027

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will cut rate votes to seven in 2027 and six in 2028 while keeping eight meetings. Barron's warns longer gaps could widen uncertainty.

Amara OkaforNovember 3, 20268 min read

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TradeAnalysis

Midterms and Tariffs: What Changes for US Importers

Tariffs are on the ballot. Democratic wins would shift the trade debate but fall short of rollbacks, Reuters reports — tariff power stays with the White House.

James WhitfieldNovember 3, 20268 min read

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Companies

Apple Q4 Earnings Preview: iPhone 18 Sales in the Spotlight

Apple reports fiscal Q4 today at 5 p.m. ET. The revenue bar sits at $113.4 billion — above Apple's own guidance — with iPhone 18 Pro demand in the spotlight.

Amara OkaforNovember 2, 20268 min read

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Markets

S&P 500 Midterm Forecast: Election, Fed and Jobs Test Ahead

The S&P 500 starts election week at 7,580.07. Three catalysts in five days — the vote, the Fed, payrolls — decide if the 14.5% post-midterm pattern pays out.

James WhitfieldNovember 2, 202618 min read

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Trade

US Extends China Tariff Truce for Two More Months

USTR's proposed two-month Section 301 China tariff suspension extension pushes the deadline past November 9 — what importers must fix before January.

James WhitfieldOctober 31, 20268 min read

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Economy

Global Shipping Costs Outlook for Q4 2026: What Importers Should Budget Now

The global shipping costs outlook for Q4 2026 points to calmer freight markets, yet tariff front-running, capacity swings and reroutes still shape importer budgets.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20267 min read

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Markets

Nasdaq Futures Slide as Amazon's AI Spending Spooks Wall Street

Amazon's commitment to heavy AI investments and Intel's cash burn warning trigger a broad market selloff, highlighting the growing tension between tech giants' capital expenditures and shareholder returns.

James WhitfieldOctober 30, 20267 min read

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Markets

Alphabet Triggers a Death Cross: Technical Breakdown Meets the AI Narrative

Alphabet's stock formation signals caution, but the AI growth story remains central to its long-term prospects.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20268 min read

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Energy

Saudi Arabia Drives a September Surge in OPEC+ Output

Saudi Arabia's oil production jumped by over 2 million barrels per day in September, pushing OPEC+ output higher despite geopolitical disruptions.

James WhitfieldOctober 30, 20268 min read