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Oil prices fell after reports that the U.S. sent Iran a 15-point cease-fire plan, which Iran reportedly dismissed; WTI and Brent dropped about 4-5% as traders weighed geopolitical headlines and potential supply risks amid the Middle East conflict.
Newsmax’s Marc Lotter corrected co-host Sharla McBride on air after she claimed February’s jobs report added 92,000 jobs; the correction stated the economy actually lost 92,000 jobs, with December revisions downward by 65,000, totaling about a 17,000 net December loss. The data coincided with a sharp market drop (Dow ~900 points, S&P 500/Nasdaq ~1.6%), a small uptick in unemployment to 4.4%, and warnings that healthcare hiring could fall if proposed Medicaid cuts pass in President Trump’s plan.
As oil prices rise, former President Trump downplays the need to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, signaling a cautious stance on SPR use despite market volatility.
U.S. stocks largely shrugged off Iran-related tensions on Monday, aided by a jump in energy shares and the U.S. being a net energy exporter, helping major indexes finish higher even as international markets slid and safe-haven assets rose; analysts cautioned that volatility could persist if the conflict disrupts energy supplies or inflation remains a concern.
Blue Owl Capital said it would stop offering a fixed quarterly redemption amount for one fund and instead determine payouts, accelerating returns; it also disclosed a $1.4 billion loan sale with about $600 million to be returned to investors, a move that triggered a stock slide and raised concerns about liquidity and risk in the private-credit industry as peers slipped and analysts warned of potential hidden vulnerabilities outside traditional banking.
The ICE U.S. Dollar Index fell about 1.9% for the week—the worst weekly drop since May—while stocks and Treasuries recovered after President Trump’s pivot on Greenland, signaling ongoing dollar weakness as policy surprises keep markets wary and analysts foresee further declines from broader diversification.
Netflix's shares dropped about 7% in European trading after the release of its fourth-quarter results, signaling a negative market reaction to the report.
Ford stock edged down after a worker who heckled President Trump received over $800,000 via GoFundMe; the story also notes Ford earning the Car Mom Car of the Year for the Expedition, while analysts maintain a Hold rating with about 0.9% upside to a $13.77 target.
The US launched an attack on Venezuela, capturing President Maduro and his wife, leading to steady stock futures and a slight drop in crude oil prices, while raising questions about Venezuela's future and US policy in the region.
Nike shares rose about 4.5% after Apple CEO Tim Cook, a Nike board member, bought nearly $3 million worth of Nike stock, signaling confidence in the company's turnaround efforts despite its 20% decline this year. Wall Street analysts remain optimistic with a mean price target around $80, suggesting potential for growth.
UiPath's inclusion in the S&P MidCap 400 index may enhance liquidity and investor awareness, supporting its growth prospects amid cautious revenue outlooks and macroeconomic headwinds, with management emphasizing capital flexibility for buybacks and acquisitions, while investors remain cautious about near-term revenue visibility and geopolitical risks.
The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the third quarter, surpassing expectations, driven by increased consumer spending and exports, with stock futures showing little change after the data release.
The November US inflation data appeared promising with lower-than-expected inflation rates, but uncertainties remain due to data collection issues following the government shutdown, leading to skepticism about the report's accuracy. Despite this, markets reacted positively, driven by the CPI figures and strong earnings reports, though the reliability of the data is questionable.
The November inflation report shows a surprisingly low 2.7% increase, but economists criticize it for being distorted by data collection issues caused by the government shutdown, especially in housing costs, which are a major component of inflation. The report's reliability is questioned, and market reactions remain muted, with experts cautioning against drawing policy conclusions from these flawed numbers.
November CPI data showed lower core inflation, boosting Wall Street and prompting expectations of potential rate cuts, though data reliability is questioned due to government shutdown effects and rent measurement issues. The S&P 500 rallied initially but settled with modest gains amid mixed signals about inflation's true trajectory and the Fed's future policy moves.