U.S. stocks retreat as Middle East tensions rise

Gold futures edge higher Friday, finding support from weaker-than-expected monthly U.S. jobs data, even as a rally in equities and easing tensions in Middle East work to dull haven demand for the precious metal......»»

Gold futures rise on Thursday as tightening supplies for the commodity and worries about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising tensions in the Middle East buoy bullion......»»

Conflict in the Middle East could spell big business for defense stocks......»»

Gold futures end higher Friday, finding support from weaker-than-expected monthly U.S. jobs data, even as easing tensions in Middle East work to dull haven demand for the precious metal......»»

Asian stocks rebounded on Thursday and oil beat a retreat, as the United States and Iran backed away from the brink of further conflict in the Middle East and investors reversed their safety plays......»»

Financial markets tumble as Middle East tensions rise......»»

British stocks slumped on Monday in a broad-based retreat on worries over Middle East tensions......»»

Oil prices jumped again Monday, while stocks headed the other way, as rising tensions in the Middle East had investors feeling anxious. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»

U.S. stocks on Monday head firmly lower and haven assets are soaring for a second straight session as investors focused on escalating tensions in the Middle East, in the aftermath of the killing of Iranian Major Gen. Qassem Soleimani on Iraqi soil......»»

President Trump warned Iran about additional sanctions if U.S. forces are expelled......»»

Oil prices rose more than 1% in late Sunday trading, continuing their surge in the wake of last week’s killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike, which ratcheted up Middle East tensions......»»

Here's why Wall Street pros say investors shouldn't sweat over the latest pullback in stocks and the bull rally still has room to run. monsitj/Getty Images The bull market in stocks is alive even as investors fret over nume.....»»

Defense stocks could benefit from increased international tensions after the attack on Israel by Iran. A look at the members of Congress who could have a conflict of interest. read more.....»»

Volatility surged as geopolitical tensions rose in the Middle East and inflation data defied estimates, delaying rate cuts and causing concern for stocks, mortgages and consumer sentiment. read more.....»»

Gold futures finish higher Thursday, with tightening supplies for the commodity, worries about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising tensions in the Middle East lifting bullion prices for a second session......»»

Oil prices on Thursday head sharply higher, with gains being attributed to the threat of conflict between the U.S. and Iran......»»

The US stocks started last week trading lower as investors were jittery over the tensions in the Middle East. However, as the prospect of an op.....»»

Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday as Middle East tensions eased and investors turned their focus to lackluster seasonal demand following last week's bearish U.S. report showing a large fuel stockbuilds......»»

Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday as Middle East tensions eased and investors turned their focus to lackluster seasonal demand following a bearish U.S. report last week showing a large gasoline stockbuild......»»

The dollar fell and global equity markets backed down from fresh highs on Friday on troubling signs of renewed U.S.-Iranian tensions......»»