Oil and the dollar surged as U.S.-Iran talks failed, leaving a ceasefire fragile and Mideast energy exports choked. Stocks tumbled as U.S. Navy blockades the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy supplies and fueling inflation fears. Markets are grappling with significant uncertainty following the breakdown of peace negotiations.
Midcap, small cap outperform large caps on margins amid rising input costs
Large-cap firms saw operating margins contract significantly year-on-year. Mid- and small-cap companies experienced lesser margin contractions amid rising costs. These smaller firms also achieved higher
September 4, 2026