Economy & Finance
Markets await clarity on Fed policy as Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole amid pressure from Treasury Secretary Bessent's market interventions and uncertainty over inflation stance.
Wall Street banks rush to China's cheap yuan bond market as Beijing eases capital controls
Foreign governments, banks and corporations are flooding China's panda bond market, attracted by interest rates 2-3 percentage points cheaper than dollar borro…
HighWall Street slides as Middle East conflict drives oil spike, inflation fears
U.S. stocks fell as Middle East conflict pushed oil to $81/barrel, raising inflation concerns and reducing Fed rate cut expectations. Energy stocks gained whil…
HighShanghai stocks surge to 3-month high despite Fed hawkishness and COVID concerns
Shanghai stocks rallied to 3-month highs despite U.S. market turmoil from expected aggressive Fed rate hikes, as investors bet on Chinese economic recovery fro…
HighASX poised to outperform global markets in 2024 as dollar strengthens
Market analysts forecast the ASX 200 will reach record highs in 2024 and outperform US indices, while the Australian dollar strengthens against the greenback,…
HighMetals Rally Faces Critical Test as Inflation Data and Hormuz Tensions Loom
Global metals surged this week after weak US payrolls data reset Fed rate expectations, but sustainability depends on upcoming inflation data and Strait of Hor…
HighWorld stocks near records as Fed stimulus bets keep yields low
World stock indices hover near record highs while U.S. bond yields fall to one-month lows, driven by investor expectations that the Federal Reserve will delay…
HighWholesale inflation stalls in July as energy and food prices ease
US wholesale prices remained flat in July, falling below forecasts for 0.2% growth as gas and food costs declined, potentially reducing pressure for further Fe…
HighAsia stocks slip as Omicron spreads, oil prices fall on demand fears
Asian stock markets and oil prices declined sharply as Omicron variant spread across Europe, prompting lockdowns and raising recession concerns amid hawkish Fe…
HighTech Earnings Lift S&P 500 Futures as Japan Intervenes to Support Yen
US equity futures signal continued gains following strong megacap tech earnings that pushed Wall Street to record highs. Despite Middle East tensions and infla…
HighNasdaq Approaches 20,000 But Risks Mount as Tech Rally Extends
The Nasdaq composite nears the 20,000 milestone with strong tech earnings driving gains, but analysts warn of extended valuations and excessive bullishness tha…
HighTrump's Fed Pick Warsh to Be Sworn In at White House Amid Market Concerns
Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve pick, will be sworn in at the White House rather than the traditional venue, amid concerns about inflation and bond market…
HighDollar hits two-week low as benign inflation and dovish Fed weigh on currency
The dollar fell to two-week lows Wednesday as benign U.S. inflation data and dovish Federal Reserve guidance weighed on the currency, with the dollar index dro…
HighWall Street Slides as China Slowdown, Fed Tightening Fuel Recession Fears
US stock markets fell as weak China economic data and Fed rate hike concerns triggered a selloff in growth stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their lo…
HighDollar Strengthens as French Fiscal Concerns Weigh on Euro
The US dollar reached a 17-month high as soft jobs data reduced Fed rate hike expectations, while France's debt concerns and political uncertainty pressured th…
HighIndian Markets Set for Weak Open as Oil Surge, Fed Rate Hike Fears Weigh
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are expected to open lower Friday as crude oil approaches $110 amid Middle East tensions, rising US Treasury yields,…
HighHot CPI data locks in 75 basis point Fed rate hike for November
Fed futures traders now price a 97.8% probability of a 75 basis point rate increase in November following a hotter-than-expected core CPI reading that sent sto…
HighWall Street slides as dollar surges; inflation fears, UK turmoil weigh on markets
U.S. stocks declined sharply Friday as inflation expectations rose and political instability in Britain weakened sterling, while the dollar strengthened agains…
HighMorgan Stanley sees 8-12% upside for Chinese equities on earnings growth, yuan strength
Morgan Stanley projects moderate 8-12% upside for Chinese equity indices through 2Q 2027, citing improved earnings, supply chain dominance, and yuan strength a…
HighBessent Calls for Sweeping Review of Federal Reserve's Powers and Operations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for sweeping review of the Federal Reserve's powers, including interest rate setting, as the Trump administration seeks…
HighTel Aviv 35 closes May up 1.8% as tech stocks lead Friday gains
The Tel Aviv 35 Index rose 0.55% on Friday, ending May up 1.8%. Tech and renewable energy stocks led gains while banking and software sectors declined.
HighU.S. Yen Intervention Strategy Faces Structural Headwinds, Strategists Warn
U.S. Treasury intervention to support the yen through euro sales is drawing criticism from strategists who question its effectiveness and warn of unintended co…
HighIndian Markets Set for Negative Open as Global Tech Selloff Deepens
Indian markets face negative opening as Asian equities decline following US tech stock losses. GIFT Nifty futures down 100 points amid global uncertainty over…
HighNikkei Breaks 70,000 as Fed Rate Hike Bets Cool
Japan's Nikkei stock index climbed above 70,000 for the first time since July, driven by weakening U.S. inflation data that reduced expectations of further Fed…
HighDollar retreats as Fed officials cool rate-hike expectations despite hot CPI
The dollar retreated from an 18-month high despite hotter-than-expected US inflation data, as Federal Reserve officials signaled caution about an October rate…
HighAsian Markets Rise Despite Tech Sector Turbulence From Oracle Selloff
Asian markets surged Friday following Wall Street gains, though Oracle's 13% decline sparked tech sector concerns amid mixed earnings and Federal Reserve rate…
HighAsian shares slip as markets await BOJ decision amid dovish central bank signals
Asian equities fell Friday amid mixed earnings and inflation concerns, while the yen steadied ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting. Central banks signal…
HighS&P 500 hits record high as Powell reassures on inflation; earnings season begins
Wall Street saw mixed trading as the S&P 500 reached record highs while Nasdaq declined, with investors balancing inflation worries against Fed Chair Powell's…
HighNasdaq Hits 2023 High as Markets Await Inflation Data and Fed Decision
The Nasdaq reached a new 2023 high as markets await Tuesday's CPI data and Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision, with expectations for a rate hike pause after…
HighWall Street Mixed as Markets Await Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings
U.S. stock markets opened mixed as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and major technology company earnings reports that could signif…
HighWall Street surges as cooling inflation data signals Fed rate-hike pause
U.S. stocks jumped sharply as October CPI data showed inflation cooling, raising expectations the Fed may slow rate hikes. The S&P 500 gained 4.7% while Treasu…
HighBrazil's stock market thesis holds firm as focus shifts to US Fed rate decision
Brazil's stock market investment thesis remains intact after softer-than-expected inflation data, with market momentum now dependent on US Federal Reserve and…
HighOil Surges on Mideast Tensions as Markets Navigate Volatile Week
Oil prices rose following Middle East attacks while U.S. stock markets gained as Treasury yields stabilized and Iran escalation concerns eased heading into ear…
HighStocks Rally Despite Israel-Hamas War Concerns as Earnings Season Looms
U.S. stock futures showed resilience Monday despite Middle East tensions, with major indexes recovering from early losses as investors weighed geopolitical ris…
HighValue Stock Screening Strategy Proves Effective as Central Banks Tighten
Central banks worldwide are executing unprecedented quantitative tightening, removing $2.2 trillion in support over 12 months as inflation forces aggressive in…
HighAsian stocks hold steady as bond selloff pushes yields to two-decade highs
Asian equities remained resilient Friday despite a global bond selloff pushing US Treasury yields to 19-year peaks, while oil retreated slightly after spiking…
HighNasdaq Rallies on Nvidia Earnings as PCE Inflation Report Looms
U.S. stock futures edged lower after hours as markets await Friday's PCE inflation report, though Nasdaq rallied on Nvidia earnings and chip sector strength. B…
HighTech Rebounds as AI Trade Jitters Ease; Dow Gains 400 Points
US stock markets posted gains Friday as technology stocks recovered from Thursday's selloff, with AI-related trade jitters subsiding and oil prices declining.
MediumUS Futures Rise on Geopolitical Hopes; Inflation Data, Earnings to Test Rally
US stock futures gained early Tuesday as investors reacted to hopes of Middle East de-escalation and prepared for corporate earnings and inflation data release…
MediumWall Street closes lower as bond yields fuel recession fears
Wall Street indices fell sharply Friday, with the Nasdaq dropping 3.1%, ending a volatile week despite solid bank earnings as investors worry about rising Trea…
HighLatin American stocks hit 9-month highs as Fed pledges support; currencies subdued
Latin American stocks climbed to nine-month highs as the Federal Reserve committed to sustained bond purchases, though regional currencies remained subdued aga…
HighStocks tumble, bonds rally as investors seek safety ahead of Fed decision
Stock markets fell globally while investors sought safety in bonds and the dollar ahead of a Fed rate hike, spooked by Walmart's profit warning and Europe's en…
HighWall Street hits new records as Fed rate-cut hopes boost markets
Major U.S. stock indices reached new records Friday as December employment data and recovering consumer confidence bolstered expectations for Federal Reserve r…
HighGlobal Markets Steady as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Central Banks Signal Policy Shifts
Global currency markets remain stable as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's rate cut, with central bank decisions from major economies shaping currency…
HighBoJ holds rates as Japan's bond crisis threatens global markets
Japan's BoJ kept rates at 0.75% despite a historic bond sell-off triggered by PM Takaichi's snap election call and unfunded tax cuts, raising global concerns a…
HighWall Street Opens Cautiously as Powell Signals No Policy Shift
Wall Street opened quietly after Fed Chair Powell's speech lacked fresh policy directions, with investors focusing on interest rate trends amid lingering infla…
HighStock Market Hits Records on U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes; Dell Earnings Boost
U.S. stock indexes hit fresh records as investors react positively to reports of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough and strong corporate earnings, with oil pr…
HighNasdaq Hits Record Close as AMD Breaks Out; Dell Surges on AI Server Demand
The Nasdaq set an all-time closing high led by AI chip giant AMD's 9% breakout, while Dell and NetApp surged on strong earnings. The S&P 500 also reached recor…
HighMarkets surge on U.S.-China trade deal prospects as tech, agriculture sectors await clarity
Global stock markets hit record highs on optimism over an imminent U.S.-China trade agreement, with major indexes rising before any deal is officially signed.
HighDollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Minutes as Markets Await Rate-Cut Signals
The dollar held gains Tuesday amid thin trading as investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes and US GDP data expected later in the week, with markets pricing i…
HighAsian markets tumble as Fed rate hike fears grip global stocks
Asian and European markets declined following Wall Street selloff triggered by stronger-than-expected US jobs data, raising inflation concerns and expectations…
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