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Weak consumer tone and sticky inflation cloud stocks as investors weigh Iran risk, Cramer says

A downbeat consumer backdrop paired with persistent price pressures left stocks vulnerable, offering a preview of how the U.S. economy and markets could behave if the Iran conflict lingers, according to Jim Cramer.

Apr 10, 2026 | 619

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House Democrats urge crackdown on offshore ‘war bets,’ sharpening focus on prediction market regulation

A group of House Democrats asked the CFTC to police offshore prediction markets offering war-related wagers, sharpening a broader debate over how event contracts should be regulated. The push spotlights growth at platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

Apr 10, 2026 | 584

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank lifts Q3 earnings by 13% and confirms job cuts

Australia’s Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a 13% rise in third‑quarter earnings and confirmed layoffs as it tightens costs in a high‑rate environment.

Apr 10, 2026 | 757

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Asia-Pacific stocks open mixed as investors gauge fragile Iran–U.S. ceasefire backdrop

Asia markets traded mixed as investors weighed a fragile two-week Iran–U.S. ceasefire against broader earnings, inflation and rate considerations, with energy and shipping sentiment in focus.

Apr 10, 2026 | 590

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Market rally spotlights leadership as investors weigh earnings, inflation and rates

A broad upswing offered a clean read on which stocks investors prefer now—profitable names with dependable earnings—while rate and inflation expectations continue to shape sector rotation.

Apr 10, 2026 | 624

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White House pushes toll-free Hormuz transits during Iran ceasefire as reports flag crypto toll demand

The White House said the Strait of Hormuz should remain open without limitations during an Iran ceasefire, following reports that Tehran may seek cryptocurrency tolls from shippers. Energy markets are watching closely given the chokepoint’s outsized share of global oil flows.

Apr 10, 2026 | 608

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Asia-Pacific stocks rise as tentative Iran–U.S. ceasefire tempers oil shock; investors eye inflation and rates

Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher after a fragile Iran–U.S. ceasefire curbed an oil spike, with WTI near $98.48 and Brent at $95.92. Investors gauge inflation, earnings resilience, and rate expectations.

Apr 10, 2026 | 569

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Hardware-led rally exposes a widening split in tech as software stumbles

A prominent market voice flagged a growing divide within technology: hardware names gaining momentum while major software vendors lag. The shift, surfacing ahead of Q1 earnings, could reshape sector leadership and portfolio positioning.

Apr 10, 2026 | 592

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Core PCE inflation holds at 3.0% in February, keeping Fed on cautious path

A key Federal Reserve gauge showed core inflation running at 3.0% year over year in February, underscoring sticky price pressures and reinforcing a patient policy stance as markets weigh the outlook for rates.

Apr 10, 2026 | 586

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