Iran War

Advisor Upside

Why Stocks Keep Shrugging Off Wars, and One Robert Kaplan Says They Can’t

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The prominent geopolitical analyst and bestselling author said there’s a conflict that could become an “extinction level” financial event.

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Inflation & Prices

Labor Department Reports Inflation at 4.2% in May, and Energy’s Not the Only Problem

Labor-intensive services such as gardening, home healthcare and day care and preschool were all significant drivers of inflation.

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Energy

Oil Prices Slide amid Fresh Hope for US-Iran Peace Deal

Oil prices may eventually reach $200 a barrel unless a supply crisis sparked by the Iran War is resolved, experts warn.

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Inflation & Prices

‘Bucket List’ Vacations Give Way to Budget-Friendlier Trips amid Sky-High Fuel Prices

Surging prices are prompting budget-conscious travelers to second-guess vacation plans while airlines dangle new perks for luxury customers.

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Autos

Building Batteries for Data Centers Re-Energizes Ford Stock

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In a note to clients on Tuesday Morgan Stanley analysts flagged Ford Energy as having the potential to be a $10 billion business.

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Economics

What’s Good for Gas Is Good for the Greenback. But for How Long?

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The Iran War reignited demand for the US dollar as a safe haven, but that may not stop the greenback’s longer-term decline.

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