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Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall amid Iran escalation, heads for fourth weekly loss

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall amid Iran escalation, heads for fourth weekly loss

US stocks opened lower on Friday, with major indices on track for a fourth straight week of losses as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 279 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 declined 1% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.3% in early trade. The weakness […]

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Dow Jones Today | US Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets extend losses as West Asia conflict deepens

Dow Jones Today | US Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets extend losses as West Asia conflict deepens

Home Market News Dow Jones Today | US Stock Market LIVE Updates: US stocks, bonds fall as war shows no signs of easing Dow Jones Today | US Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks slipped on Friday as investors stayed cautious, tracking fresh developments in the US-Iran conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 279 points,

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As global fuel prices climb, how does Malaysia compare with other countries?

As global fuel prices climb, how does Malaysia compare with other countries?

The US-Israel conflict with Iran has driven global fuel prices higher, but despite recent increases, Malaysia still maintains comparatively lower prices. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin (New users only) Unlock 5.5%* + 10%* p.a. promo rate for 3 months via Versa and enjoy FREE RM10 & when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with min.

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Anwar: Stop politicising oil price surge driven by global crisis

Anwar: Stop politicising oil price surge driven by global crisis

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised parties he says are politicising rising global oil prices, stressing that the surge is driven by international conflicts beyond Malaysia’s control. He said that amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia, some groups continue to blame the government without acknowledging the broader global situation. “There are those who

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‎Oil prices retreat as US, allies seek to ensure safe passage through Hormuz

‎Oil prices retreat as US, allies seek to ensure safe passage through Hormuz

Oil prices fell on Friday after major European countries and Japan signaled joint efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US announced measures to support supply. In a fresh attempt to curb prices, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington could soon lift sanctions on Iranian oil cargoes already loaded

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Oil falls as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices

Oil falls as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices

Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field. Dwayne Schnell | 500px Plus | Getty Images U.S. oil prices extended their decline Friday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian

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Trump calls for Japan, NATO to ‘step up’ on Iran as oil prices bite

Trump calls for Japan, NATO to ‘step up’ on Iran as oil prices bite

President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “step up” ​as he pressed allies for more support over the war with Iran and rising oil prices, while defending the secrecy of the campaign by invoking Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Trump, who greeted Takaichi with hugs at the White House,

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France is experiencing wave of crypto assault. One involved an influencer’s father doused with gasoline 

France is experiencing wave of crypto assault. One involved an influencer’s father doused with gasoline 

Five people were arrested for allegedly dousing an influencer’s father in gasoline and forcing him into the trunk of a car in exchange for ransom payments in crypto. The attack, whose details first surfaced this week, occurred at the every end of 2024 near the French border with Switzerland.  The arrests put a spotlight on

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The U.S. weighs lifting Iranian oil sanctions to keep price in check

The U.S. weighs lifting Iranian oil sanctions to keep price in check

The White House is considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil that’s at sea to keep oil prices down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.Why it matters: The administration is pulling out all the stops — even easing up an economic threat to its enemy in war — to keep down oil prices.The latest: The price of

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Oil price rises above $115/bbl after Iran’s attacks on Middle East energy facilities

Oil price rises above $115/bbl after Iran’s attacks on Middle East energy facilities

Oil prices rose on Thursday, March 19, 2016, with benchmark Brent rising to its highest in more than a week to more than $115 a barrel. This comes after Iran ‌attacked energy facilities across the Middle East following Israel’s strike on its South Pars gas field. Brent futures were up $6.08, or 5.7%, at $113.46

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