Oil futures rise as US Iran tensions lift crude pricesFebruary 21, 2026 Oil futures rose as U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions lifted risk premiums, while a large EIA inventory draw added support.
Gold and silver plunge as margin hikes fuel global selloffFebruary 2, 2026 Gold and silver plunged after CME margin hikes and stronger dollars, triggering forced liquidations and wiping trillions in notional value across metals markets.
S&P 500 decline marks worst start since Bush eraApril 30, 2025 Over $3.6 trillion in market value has been erased since Trump returned to office, as confidence in U.S. economic leadership begins to falter.
