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RBA Minutes Signal Rate Hike Bias as Global Markets Retreat; Samsung Shares Slide 4.3%

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) minutes revealed a strong 8-1 majority in favor of raising interest rates […]

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Oil prices retreated sharply, with Brent crude falling 2.7% to approximately $109 a barrel, after President Trump delayed

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways U.S. President Trump has delayed planned strikes on Iran following requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar,

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Intel (INTC) CEO Lip-Bu Tan reports significant momentum in the company’s foundry business, with reports of a preliminary

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways WTI Crude Oil futures dropped over 2% as President Trump announced a delay in a planned military strike

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways JPMorgan Chase (JPM) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share, reflecting continued capital strength despite global volatility.

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways Wall Street ended the day mixed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) rose 0.26% to 49,654.63, while

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways US President Trump halted a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, though he warned

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways President Trump signals imminent military or strategic action against Iran, stating the regime "knows what’s going to be

Ed Liston / May 18, 2026

Key Takeaways U.S. Treasury issues a 30-day temporary license for Russian oil to stabilize the physical crude market and support