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Weak Energy Demand May Signal a Much Bigger Economic Problem

Weak Energy Demand May Signal a Much Bigger Economic Problem

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By Gail Tverberg – Aug 06, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT Oil’s muted response to the Hormuz disruption reflects weak purchasing power and fragile demand. Slowing energy consumption has historically coincided with financial crises, conflict, and political instability. Falling asset prices, layoffs, defaults, and government failures could precede a painful economic restructuring. With the recent closure […]

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PSX surges on renewed US-Iran peace hopes, decline in global oil prices

PSX surges on renewed US-Iran peace hopes, decline in global oil prices

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A stock broker walks past a digital board showing share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on March 10, 2026. — AFP Market is taking a sigh of relief, says analyst. Earnings season also boosting market: analyst. PSX closed at 177,083.22 points on previous day. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded sharply on

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US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as AI earnings impress, oil prices tumble

US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as AI earnings impress, oil prices tumble

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The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record closing highs on Tuesday as strong results from AI-linked companies, including Palantir, and Caterpillar eased concerns about demand. Oil prices and Treasury yields also fell amid growing hopes for a deal to end the Iran war, Reuters reported. Palantir Technologies surged nearly 30%, its biggest

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