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Cramer raises cash as oil surges and Fed signals September rate hike
Jim Cramer is moving aggressively to cash and defensive healthcare stocks as oil prices top $90 and the Federal Reserve signals a likely rate hike, aiming to shield his portfolio from inflation shocks and market turbulence.
Chevron's $7 Billion Venezuela Play Redraws Global Oil Power Map
Chevron is committing $7 billion to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, targeting a production surge and ultra-low costs as U.S. shale growth slows and global supply risks intensify. The move signals a strategic pivot with high rewards-and high geopolitical risk.
Bessent's Oil Price Pledges Lose Sway as Gasoline Hits $4.10
Despite repeated assurances from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that oil prices would fall, U.S. crude and gasoline costs have surged to multi-year highs, leaving American households facing sharply higher fuel bills and markets discounting official forecasts.
Bessent's Iran Sanctions Squeeze Banks, Fueling Oil Price Surge
A new U.S. Treasury crackdown on banks handling Iranian funds is jolting global oil markets, sending Brent crude above $90 and pushing U.S. gasoline prices to record August highs as regulators escalate financial pressure on Tehran.
Goldman Sachs: Hormuz Oil Flows Ease Price Risks, Gas Still Exposed
Oil prices have retreated as crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz recover, but Goldman Sachs warns that gas and refined fuels remain at risk, with direct implications for U.S. inflation and economic growth.
Nasdaq Sinks as U.S.-Iran Clash Drives Oil and Inflation Fears
A sudden U.S. strike on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices surging and triggered a sharp selloff in tech stocks, intensifying inflation risks for American households as the Federal Reserve signals a possible rate hike.
Nasdaq Climbs as Nvidia Earnings Loom; Oil Sinks After Strait of Hormuz Update
The Nasdaq advanced ahead of Nvidia's earnings, while oil prices fell sharply after U.S. Navy mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz. Gold is set for its strongest monthly rally in decades, and Bitcoin briefly touched $80,000
Morgan Stanley: Oil Price Surge Emerges as Top Threat to U.S. Equities
Morgan Stanley warns that a sharp rise in oil prices is the most immediate risk to U.S. stocks, with significant implications for inflation, Treasury yields, and Federal Reserve policy.
S&P 500 and Dow Rise While Nasdaq Lags on Broadcom Drop
A sharp drop in Broadcom shares weighed on the Nasdaq, while the S&P 500 and Dow advanced as investors reacted to a major chip deal between Marvell and Google and tracked rising oil prices and Treasury yields
Gold Retreats After Two-Month High as Fed and Oil Pressure Mount
Gold prices slipped after a sharp rally, as investors reacted to a U.S. Treasury liquidity move, rising oil prices, and renewed signals that the Federal Reserve may keep rates higher for longer
Diesel Refining Margins Hit Record $100 Amid Tight U.S. Supply
U.S. diesel crack spreads have surged past $100 a barrel, reaching historic highs as refinery constraints and global supply pressures drive up fuel costs for businesses and consumers
US Gains Leverage as Iran's Grip on Strait of Hormuz Weakens
A surge in oil tankers using the Omani route and increased US naval patrols are shifting control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising new questions about shipping security and energy flows in a region critical to global oil markets
Weak Consumer Data Pushes Market Indexes Lower
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in July and consumer sentiment slumped in August, raising concerns about household spending as chip stocks dragged major indexes lower despite the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eyeing a third straight weekly gain
Saudi Oil Shipments Go Dark as Red Sea Risks Disrupt Global Flows
Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea are now hidden from view as tankers disable tracking to avoid attacks, creating major uncertainty for global oil markets and raising the risk of sudden price swings
S&P 500 Holds Near Record as Oil Prices Swing and Earnings Season Winds Down
U.S. stocks hovered near record highs as oil prices rebounded sharply and the second-quarter earnings season drew to a close, with investors watching for inflation data and signs of renewed market volatility
Trumpflation Enters a New Phase as Iran War Drives Inflation Beyond Energy Costs
U.S. inflation linked to the Iran conflict is now spreading beyond energy, with core prices rising and supply chain disruptions affecting everything from food to tech, raising new risks for consumers and investors
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Gamble Raises Global Energy and Market Risks
Iran's push to control the Strait of Hormuz is driving up energy prices, straining its own economy, and creating new risks for U.S. markets and global trade as the conflict drags on
S&P 500 and Dow Set Records as Fed Shifts Guidance
U.S. stocks reached new highs as the S&P 500 and Dow climbed, but investors now face greater uncertainty with the Federal Reserve pulling back on forward guidance and inflation risks still in play
Nasdaq Composite Extends Rally as S&P 500 Hits Record Close
U.S. stocks soared as the Nasdaq jumped 2.6% and the S&P 500 set a new record, driven by tech gains and easing geopolitical risks. Palantir Technologies surged nearly 30%, while energy stocks lagged amid a sharp drop in oil prices
S&P 500 Faces August Headwinds as Election and Fed Moves Loom
With the S&P 500 historically dropping an average of 18% in midterm election years and the Federal Reserve expected to raise rates, investors face heightened volatility as August approaches amid inflation and geopolitical risk
June PCE Price Index Posts Rare Drop, But Gas Price Relief Unlikely to Last
The PCE Price Index fell 0.1% in June, its first monthly decline since 2020, as a brief drop in gasoline prices offset other increases. With fuel costs already rebounding, inflation pressures for U.S. consumers are far from over
U.S. Stocks Slide as Middle East Tensions and Fed Uncertainty Roil Markets
Major U.S. stock indexes tumbled as oil prices spiked over 6% and investors braced for the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with technology and industrial shares hit hardest by renewed geopolitical risk and rate uncertainty
Nvidia, Oil Prices, and the Fed: A New Inflation Dilemma
Rising oil prices and surging AI infrastructure costs are forcing the Federal Reserve to rethink its inflation strategy, with potential consequences for investors in Nvidia and the broader stock market
Dow Jones Industrial Average Recovers Slightly Amid Mixed Market Signals
The Dow Jones rebounded 0.46% to 51,947 as energy prices eased and real estate stocks gained, but tech shares dragged the Nasdaq lower and investor sentiment hit a bullish extreme, raising questions about market risk and portfolio positioning
Stock Market Today, July 22, 2026: Nasdaq Leads Market Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices
Nasdaq dropped 0.57% as rising oil prices weighed on growth stocks, while Alphabet and Tesla earnings disappointed after hours, sending futures lower and raising questions about tech sector momentum