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With the US striking Iranian nuclear sites, there is a concern that a spreading conflict could ... More impact oil supply and thus choke global economic growth. This piece examines the impact of past geopolitical events on markets and the potential US economic implications of the Israel-Iran conflict. Vector illustrationgetty Beyond the obvious humanitarian tragedy that surrounds any armed conflict, the Israel-Iran war has crucial possible implications for the global economy. With the US striking Iranian nuclear sites, there is a concern that a spreading conflict could impact oil supply...

According to Strategas Research Partners, the size of the contemplated tariffs to be announced on ... More Wednesday could bring the total to $300 billion, or 1% of U.S. GDP. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty Images While the economic data was a bit softer on the margin last week, markets were likely rattled more by concerns about the upcoming tariff announcements on President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” scheduled for Wednesday, April 2. Though the range of possible outcomes is extensive, the scope and size of the tariffs should be meaningful....

Have you checked your 401k balance since President Donald Trump announced widespread tariffs last week on what he called “Liberation Day”? Chances are, it’s down — maybe way down. The markets have lost more than $11 trillion since Trump’s inauguration and more than half of that happened on Thursday and Friday, according to global investment research company Morningstar. On Monday, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Larry Fink of Blackrock, said stock markets could fall by another 20% because of the tariffs and said the economy is probably...

President Donald Trump's tariff plan is making stock market history — and Wall Street is reeling.The president's latest and most aggressive round of tariffs has fueled the worst market sell-off since 2020, leaving Wall Street on edge as concerns swirl over the economic impact of the tariffs and the growing possibility of a recession in 2025.Stocks extended their losses on Monday, with all three benchmark indexes diving into the red and the S&P 500 briefly entering a bear market as Trump doubled down on his resolve to lower the trade...

One of the worst stock market crashes ever may seem like it's getting more serious by the day, but history suggests its days could be numbered.Global markets are melting down in response to President Donald Trump's tariff policy, which was more extreme than anyone on Wall Street predicted. A recession or stagflation, where economic growth slows while inflation accelerates, are being seen by some as an inevitability.Tariff-driven turmoil has led to the S&P 500's fourth-worst two-day span in the last four decades. US stocks shed 10.5% across Thursday and Friday,...

Last week, the S&P 500 hit correction territory, which is defined as a 10% decline from a previous ... high. The pressure on stocks seems to come from an economic growth scare, which includes plunging consumer confidence, with additional fuel provided by the policy uncertainty surrounding tariffs. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, the S&P 500 hit correction territory, which is defined as a 10% decline from a previous high. Stocks rebounded on Friday, so the S&P 500 sits a little over 8% below...

The stock market is in a world of hurt, giving up all of its post-election gains due to worries about tariffs, trade wars, and the threat of recession. But gold continues to shine! The yellow metal is getting ever closer to $3,000 an ounce, opening up investment opportunities. Here are some to consider from top MoneyShow experts. Sean Brodrick | Weiss Ratings Daily There’s something very curious going on in gold — and it says something about where the yellow metal might be headed. An easy way to play the...