Ukraine’s president just said North Korean troops are joining the war, and markets are watching Russia risk again
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia is bringing in North Korean military support as the war escalates. What it means for markets.
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Iran just said exactly what it would take to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and oil traders don’t believe it
Oil climbed above $83 a barrel as Iran tied Strait of Hormuz reopening to conditions traders view with skepticism.
A little-known tariff just hit solar’s most important material, and ETFs are already moving
Trump ordered new tariffs and price floors on polysilicon under Section 232. Here is what it means for solar stocks and clean energy ETFs.
S&P 500 dividend yield hits all-time low as stock rally leaves payouts behind
The S&P 500 dividend yield fell to a record low in 2026 as surging stock prices outpace dividend payouts. What income investors need to know.
Stock futures hold steady as Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes collide with Iran deal doubts
Stock futures are steady as investors weigh Strait of Hormuz reopening signals against doubts about a U.S.-Iran deal. What it means for oil, markets, and inco
Trump pivots from military strikes to economic squeeze on Iran, easing oil supply fears
Trump signals a shift to economic pressure on Iran instead of military strikes. What it means for oil prices, energy dividends, and income investors.
Russia sanctions bill quietly targets Trump’s tariff authority in a provision that could reshape trade policy
A Russia sanctions bill moving through Congress includes a controversial provision to limit Trump’s tariff power. What it means for markets and investors.
China backs Brazil in WTO challenge to Trump’s forced labor tariffs, widening trade rift
China joins Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labor tariffs. What the widening trade dispute means for markets and income investors.
Iran war inflation is now spreading far beyond oil prices, and income investors should pay attention
Iran war inflation is spreading beyond energy into food, shipping, and consumer goods. Here’s what income and dividend investors need to know.
U.S. natural gas futures snap losing streak as summer heat and Middle East tensions collide
U.S. natural gas futures rebounded as hotter weather forecasts, rising LNG feedgas and Middle East conflict drove prices higher. What it means for investors.