U.S. Small-Business Confidence Ticked Down in May
The National Federation of Independent Business said that its small-business optimism index fell 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0.
U.S. Futures Rise as Tech Recovery Continues
Stock futures rose in early European trade as a rally in AI-related stocks continued in Asia. Middle East peace hopes, meanwhile, were lifted after Israel and Iran pulled back from Sunday's escalation.
A Rush to Stockpile Oil Will Keep Prices Higher for Longer
