North American Stock Indexes Struggle for Direction as Geopolitical and Tariff Tension Continues to Weigh on Sentiment

North American stock indexes struggle for direction as geopolitical and tariff tension continues to weigh on sentiment

Chip stocks dip on China sales deal

Oil Prices Begin the Week Lower as Trump-Putin Meeting Looms

Crude oil prices extended their losing streak from last month, opening lower today on expectations that the Friday meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States would yield a deal resulting in more oil supply. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $66.24 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $63.43 per barrel, after booking a drop of some 4% last week, after the deadline President Trump had set for Russia to e…

Morning Business Report: Wall Street watches inflation reports, Trump-Putin meeting as stocks near records

(LILAMAX)- Wall Street is gearing up for a pivotal week ahead, featuring key economic data releases and a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Investors will closely watch two important inflation reports: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI), alongside retail sales data. These indicators will offer insight into the health of the economy and inflationary …

Oil Prices Begin the Week with a Fall Ahead of U.S.–Russia Talks

Crude oil prices continued their downward slide at the start of the week, pressured by market expectations that a high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to a deal unlocking additional oil supply.   The talks, scheduled for Friday, have injected uncertainty into the market as traders weigh the potential impact on global energy flows.  At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading…