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Trump Pressures Tehran as Calls for Negotiations Intensify

  esident Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the swearing in ceremony for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging its leaders to engage in negotiations “before it is too late,” as military tensions continue to rise across the region. His remarks, delivered via social media, emphasized that Iran faces severe consequences if it refuses to pursue a peace agreement.  The warning comes amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations targeting Iranian infrastructure and leadership figures. Despite Washington’s insistence that indirect talks are underway, Tehran publicly denies any formal negotiations, insisting it is merely reviewing proposals relayed through intermediaries.  Trump described Iranian negotiators as “strange” and claimed they were “begging” for a deal behind the scenes while rejecting U.S. terms in publi...
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Powell’s Words Rattle Investors

 

US stock futures took a tumble today after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on hopes for an early interest rate cut. As we head into a busy week of corporate earnings, investors are closely watching the impact of Powell’s statements on the recent market rally. S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) futures slipped 0.2%, signaling a pullback from the benchmark’s record-setting run, Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) futures shed roughly 0.2%. and  Nasdaq 100 ( ^NDX) futures dropped 0.1%.

Powell, in a recent “60 Minutes” interview, reiterated the central bank’s cautious approach to rate cuts. He emphasized that the “danger of moving too soon is the job’s not quite done” in quelling inflation. Traders responded by scaling back their bets on rate cuts, not only for March but also for May, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

US bonds sank, with the 10-year Treasury yield ( ^TNX) rising about six basis points to 4.08%. This move reflects the market’s recalibration of expectations following Powell’s remarks.

Investors are now turning their attention to quarterly results. Last week’s triumphant reports from Meta (META) and Amazon (AMZN) fueled the recent rally. Today, McDonald’s (MCD) disappointed with sales falling short of Wall Street estimates. The coming days will be crucial as a wave of corporate earnings reports determines whether the rally can sustain its momentum.


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