On Friday, U.S. markets closed lower after Trump announced reciprocal tariffs and weak economic data. S&P 500 sectors all fell, while European markets opened optimistically. Gold hit record highs amid trade war concerns.

Futures traders now have their money on one 25-basis-point cut this year, down from two just a couple of weeks ago. Literally no one expects a raise this year.

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.

Although the US is energy independent and a net exporter of petroleum products, we still import certain blends of crude.

President Trump is like the pied piper of oil as the market continues to move on the latest Trump Truth Social posts or moves. 

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Thursday, February 6.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $70.35 during the early Asian session on Friday.

U.S. markets closed mixed with S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining, while Dow slipped. Economic data exceeded expectations, while commodities and futures showed mixed results. Markets await key reports and events.

Oil prices recover from early losses as U.S. targets Iran's oil network for funding nuclear program and supporting proxy groups. Market volatility rises.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $71.00 during the early Asian session on Thursday.

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Wednesday, February 5.

US Stocks clawed higher on Wednesday, with broad-based gains outshining some lacklustre earnings from Big Tech.

U.S. markets rose on Fed rate cut hopes, while economic data showed larger trade deficit and lower service PMI. Global markets also up, except India.

Oil prices fall as investors downplay Trump's sanctions on Iran and focus on rising U.S. inventories. Markets skeptical of impact on Iranian oil flows.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price remains in negative territory for the third consecutive session, trading around $72.20 per barrel during Asian hours on Wednesday. 

It was a session of two halves for oil yesterday with prices initially weaker on the back of China’s retaliatory tariffs against the US. However, a tougher US stance on Iran saw the market claw back these losses later in the session.

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Tuesday, February 4.

U.S. markets close higher as optimism grows over potential U.S.-China trade breakthrough. Trump delays tariffs, Palantir surges 24%, Fed warns of inflation risks, and job openings miss expectations.

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Monday, February 3.

US markets closed in red after Trump delayed tariffs on Mexico. US construction spending and ISM manufacturing PMI improved. Asian markets mixed.

The global sell-off will result in huge demand for inverse or inverse-leveraged ETFs as these fetch outsized returns on bearish sentiments in a short span.

OPEC's JMMC unlikely to recommend changes to existing production increase plan from April. Voluntary output cuts by eight OPEC+ members will be phased out from April.

US energy sector outperforms in 2025 with soaring crude prices and deregulation under Trump. Major oil companies target big tech for value.

U.S. markets closed lower due to new tariffs, U.S. personal income and spending increased, and most S&P 500 sectors declined. Japan's Nikkei and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 also fell, while U.S. futures and the dollar strengthened.

Negotiated tariffs solution, or greater melee ahead as Trump admin is taking on the trade deficit?