U.S. manufacturing activity grew steadily in February, but a measure of the prices factories paid for raw materials rose to the highest level in nearly three-and-a-half years, underscoring upside risks to inflation amid tariffs even before a U.S.-led attack on Iran sent oil prices higher.The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that the manufacturing PMI […]
Asian shares fell as escalating tensions in Iran weighed on sentiment, while oil rose to its highest level since August.In Japan and Australia, shares opened lower, signaling a headwind in sentiment after two days of gains in a gauge for stocks in the region. Markets in Hong Kong were also expected to reopen after the […]
The S&P 500 rose higher to close a record-high nearby for a sixth consecutive session on Monday, while the Nasdaq also continued to a final record in turbulent trade, because investors gave the trading pact of the USEU and prepared for a week of Grote Markt catalysters. US President Donald Trump and president of the […]