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U.S. Stock Futures Jump After Trump Puts Fighting on Hold

U.S. stock futures were sharply higher as the U.S. and Iran paused attacks, reviving hopes for diplomatic progress and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Delays Iran Operation, Sending Oil Prices Below $90

The price of crude was dropping sharply alongside oil-related stocks after President Donald Trump paused a major escalation in the military campaign against Iran.

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U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Rose Less Than Expected in June

Total orders for durable goods, which comprise goods meant to last three years or more, increased in June by 0.3% to $334.8 billion, compared with a 4% decrease in May.

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German Business Sentiment Improves, Shrugging Off Middle East Uncertainties

Confidence among firms picked up a little this month, though the roller-coaster ride of oil prices in recent weeks suggested the recovery could be fragile.

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Main Street Banks Are a Cheaper Way to Play the AI Banking Boom

A pivot to the kind of business bolstering Wall Street titans can help regional players weather rising yields.

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Investors May Pay a Price for the Fed's Zipped Lip

The Federal Reserve has stopped giving clues to its policy path under its new Chairman, Kevin Warsh. The result could be more volatility in asset prices and market expectations.

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Big Companies Are Starting to Hire Again, Defying Predictions of AI Wipeout

After a year of holding back on new hires, companies from tech and transportation to defense now say they need more people to work alongside AI.

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BOE to Hold Rates, But Flag Possible Move if War Continues

Compared to its peers, the U.K. has seen little inflation impact from the conflict.

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Indonesia Central Bank Chief Resigns Unexpectedly

The latest leadership change under the Prabowo administration could stoke worries about central bank independence and economic policymaking in Southeast Asia's largest nation.

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The 'Unsettled' Vibe That's Creeping Through the Markets

Stocks face major tests this week from tech earnings and the Federal Reserve rate decision.

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Back to School Spending Expected to Set Records Despite Bargain Hunting

Kids are heading back to the classroom, and the retailer trade group expects spending on supplies to hit a record $146.8 billion, more than Mother's and Father's Day, Easter, and the Super Bowl combined.

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What Trump's Latest Tariffs Mean for the American Economy

The president has replaced expiring tariffs with a host of new ones. Here is what to expect.

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Another Bubble Warning: Paying More for the Same Stock in Different Places

The huge premium between SK Hynix's American and South Korean shares shouldn't happen in markets.

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Wisconsin's Warning on Election Bets Intensifies Fight With Prediction Markets

A sprawling legal battle between state regulators and sites like Kalshi is heating up ahead of the midterm elections.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

July 27, 2026 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)