Stock-market futures drop, oil surges back above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend
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Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz...
Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.
Glass House Analysis
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The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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