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Jan 8

Trump Today: Trump announces new U.S. sanctions on Iran as he says Tehran appears to be standing down

Getty Images President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran “appears to be standing down,” and announced that the U.S. would impose new sanctions on the Islamic Republic. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran “appears to be standing down” following strikes by Tehran on two U.S. bases in Iraq overnight, and announced fresh sanctions on […]
Jan 8

Market Snapshot: S&P, Nasdaq hit new records after Trump minimizes Iran strikes; Dow gains capped by Boeing

U.S. stocks recovered from overnight losses to touch new records midday Wednesday, after remarks by President Trump suggested the U.S. and Iran were refraining from further military action in the aftermath of attacks on U.S. bases overnight in retaliation for last week’s killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani by American forces. However, the Dow’s gains […]
Jan 8

Trump: 'The American people should be extremely grateful and happy' as Iran stands down after attack

Hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Iraqi bases housing U.S. soldiers in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, President Trump on Wednesday sought to assure Americans that the United States was not on the brink of another war in the Middle East. “The American people should be extremely grateful and happy […]
Jan 8

Quake hits near Iran nuclear plant, injuring seven

The Bushehr plant, which produces 1,000 megawatts of power, was completed by Russia after years of delay and officially handed over in September 2013 (AFP Photo/ATTA KENARE) Tehran (AFP) – A magnitude 4.5 earthquake on Wednesday rattled an area less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant near the country’s Gulf […]
Jan 7

NewsWatch: U.S. stocks slip but remain near record highs as Wall Street tries to shake off Middle East worries

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE U.S. stocks pared early losses Tuesday helped by slightly rosier economic data and rumors of a deep-pocketed buyer for Boeing’s beleaguered stock while concerns about the possibility of war in the Middle East faded slightly. See full story. Impossible Foods adds pork and sausage in battle with Beyond Meat On Tuesday, it […]