“It’s really rare to have the market split just hours ahead of a Fed decision. That means some investors will necessarily be hurt. A hike could have harsh consequences on equities if it announces a fresh cycle.”

Trump signed the order in March...

AI = Always Issuing. And do not forget those $1.3 trillion in lease obligations.

UAE bond sales lead the way amid war backdrop...

" ... more critical to the debate will be the extent to which the ongoing lack of growth in China may also reflect the group restricting the supply of some products in that market." 

 

"Farmers are saying it's the largest crisis..." 

Zelensky said being the first foreign leader to meet Burnham was "an important signal of support"...

"memory names have now seen the largest net selling since this trade first gained popularity." - Goldman Prime Brokerage.

Could the market’s relative lethargy reflect the typical midterm election pattern beginning to emerge?

Crude futures are firmer after gapping higher overnight on escalating geopolitics, with Iran striking a US base in Jordan and subsequent US-Saudi strikes on Iranian-backed militia.

Shia militants in Iraq meanwhile target Saudi Arabia for 2nd straight day...

10 charts the bears don't want you to see.

Do they not have bins?

Afghanistan remains the lowest-ranked country, with Denmark’s score more than three times higher...

Taxes claims half of middle class paychecks, leaving households with subpar public services and less disposable income...

Dramatic & tragic scenes of vessels sinking, ports on fire...

US CENTCOM said IRGC forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran towards US forces based in Jordan.

...in a T-shirt depicting a guillotine next to the words “We’re only making plans for Nigel.”

Clearly Trump is angry, and fears that that the war is consuming his Presidency (and his legacy)...

Researchers found temperatures dropped during extreme heat.