Ongoing conflict involving Iran has created oil market disruptions, benefiting traders while prompting monetary policy adjustments and supply concerns.
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates at what appears to be Jerome Powell's last policy meeting as chair.
Corporate earnings show weakness across sectors while job cuts increased in April, reflecting broader economic uncertainty.
Financial indicators suggest growing economic risks as debt markets signal potential stagflation and comparisons emerge to historical downturns.
The OECD cautioned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could trigger a global economic slump, while Portugal experienced a general strike over labor reforms.
Inflation concerns mount as oil prices and travel costs surge, prompting central bank consideration of rate hikes and company efforts to attract price-sensitive consumers.
Higher interest rates tied to geopolitical conflicts are affecting markets from mortgages to private credit, while manufacturing shows unexpected strength.
Asian and European stocks fell as government bond yields climbed to levels not seen since 2007, while UK inflation showed temporary decline amid energy market volatility.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned that political interference would undermine the central bank's credibility and public trust.
India's economy expanded 7.8% year-over-year in the January-March quarter, surpassing analyst expectations despite rising energy costs and currency pressures.
Two companies will join the S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell's, as index changes continue across markets.
Multiple lawyers and others entered not guilty pleas in a large-scale insider trading scheme prosecution.
Strikes across the Middle East have affected global stock and energy markets, prompting China to access commercial oil stockpiles.
A man with an alleged explosive device took hostages at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California, prompting police response and evacuations.
Oil giant BP's board unanimously removed Chairman Albert Manifold citing serious concerns about governance standards, oversight and conduct.
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