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Analysis-Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

Analysis-Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

By Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran war.

Wall Street inches higher and oil edges lower before the bell despite flare-up in Iran war

Wall Street inches higher and oil edges lower before the bell despite flare-up in Iran war

Wall Street rebounded and oil prices retreated as tensions escalated in the war between the U.S. and Iran

Australia central bank hikes rates for third time this year in battle with inflation

Australia central bank hikes rates for third time this year in battle with inflation

By Stella Qiu and Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that inflation would remain sticky as the conflict in the Middle East unleashed a global oil shock.

Europe shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progress

Europe shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progress

By Twesha Dikshit May 4 (Reuters) - European shares ticked lower on Monday as European automakers came under pressure following threats of a U.S. tariff hike, while investors awaited signs of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. U.S.

US stock futures mixed as Middle East risks remain in focus

US stock futures mixed as Middle East risks remain in focus

May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Monday, pointing to a cautious start to the week as investors assessed the growing U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial oil shipping route that remains shut.

US stocks edge up toward more records as crude oil prices ease

US stocks edge up toward more records as crude oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is ticking toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

US stocks climb toward records as oil prices fall and earnings beat forecasts

The U.S. stock market is rising toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian stocks are trading lower, tracking losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs

DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs

DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs

By Pooja Menon May 5 (Reuters) - Industrial materials maker DuPont raised its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after beating first-quarter estimates, as price increases helped offset higher input costs driven by the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.

US stocks rally toward records after oil prices ease

US stocks rally toward records after oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market is rallying toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty

Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Monday the U.S. central bank's monetary policy is "well positioned" to deal with the high level of economic uncertainty facing the economy as a result of the war in the Middle East.

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse outcome" if the war in the Middle East drags into 2027 and oil prices hit around $125 per barrel.