Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 24, 2026 in New York City.
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Stock futures fell Monday, weighed by the U.S.’ latest warning against Iran,
Crude could continue rising or fall significantly, depending on developments in the war.
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By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran caused oil prices to spike. That and comments from the head of the Federal Reserve pushed Wall Street to see less chance of getting the lower interest rates that it loves.
When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard.
Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences.
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NYSE removes contract caps on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options, completing transition across all major U.S. exchanges. IBIT, FBTC, and 9 other ETFs affected.
When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard.
Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences.
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Stock Market Crash | Gold, Silver Price LIVE: The Indian stock market witnessed a gap-down opening, tanking 2% on Monday, as inflation fears due to the escalating US-Iran war, which has entered its fourth week, rattled global markets.
Sensex tanked 1555.60 points or 2% lower to intraday low of 72,977.34 while Nifty 50 tanked 480 points or 2% to 22,634.55.
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Analysts expect the Nifty to remain volatile, with key support seen around 22,900,
