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Originally Published 28 days ago — by CNBC
The article covers recent market shifts from AI stocks to traditional sectors, potential Fed leadership changes with Kevin Warsh as a top contender, a costly FDA conference during a government shutdown, China's dominance in shipbuilding, and Netflix's 'Star Wars' moment with the final 'Stranger Things' episodes, along with upcoming economic data releases.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Markets are showing hesitation after recent central bank decisions and geopolitical developments, with the Fed hinting at a possible December rate cut, while US-China trade talks and tech earnings reports influence investor sentiment. The European Central Bank is expected to hold rates steady, and global markets remain sensitive to policy signals and geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Oil prices surged 4% due to new sanctions on Russian crude amid geopolitical tensions, while Tesla's stock fell after missing earnings expectations, amidst broader market concerns over inflation, trade tensions, and global political developments.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Markets experienced a mixed start to the week with gains driven by trade optimism and hopes for ending the US government shutdown, while concerns remain over corporate earnings, regional bank jitters, and global supply chain dependencies, especially related to China and critical minerals.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Global stock markets rose amid optimism over AI growth, strong US bank earnings, and positive US business surveys, despite ongoing US-China trade tensions and government shutdown concerns. Major chipmakers like TSMC and ASML highlighted the strengthening AI megatrend, while US market gains were supported by upbeat bank results and a surprising uptick in business sentiment. Gold prices hit new highs, and market sentiment remained cautious about trade disputes and government shutdown impacts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
The U.S. dollar stabilizes at four-year lows ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, with markets anticipating a 25 basis point cut amid strong retail sales and GDP growth, while global markets react to U.S.-China trade developments, UK-US tech ties, and currency movements.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
Global markets are preparing for a busy three-day period of economic reports, policy decisions, and corporate earnings, with US trade tensions easing and investors focusing on interest rate policies and earnings from tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, amid a cautiously optimistic outlook for the global economy.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Barron's
Markets are showing complacency despite rising tariffs, with stocks reaching new highs driven by FOMO, Bitcoin hitting record levels, and Nvidia's AI optimism. JPMorgan's Dimon warns of potential risks, while geopolitical tensions and strategic investments, like the Pentagon's stake in rare earths, highlight ongoing economic shifts. Cryptos and tech stocks continue to surge, reflecting investor enthusiasm amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Global equities stabilized following a recent selloff, with Asian currencies in focus as traders prepared for the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer interest rates. The dollar halted its ascent after a five-day gain, exerting pressure on global emerging-market currencies. Stock markets in Asia diverged, with losses in Japan offset by gains in mainland China. Treasury yields traded in a narrow range after climbing to fresh 2024 highs, and market-implied expectations for Fed rate cuts declined after Fed chief Jerome Powell's comments on inflation. Elsewhere, New Zealand home-grown price pressures persisted, and Asian liquefied natural gas prices jumped to the highest level since early January while oil edged lower.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FX Empire
Gold prices remain near record highs as traders monitor U.S. inflation and interest rate cues, while copper rebounds on potential Chinese production cuts and silver futures hold steady. The market awaits U.S. PCE data and Federal Reserve communications for interest rate guidance, with precious metals reacting to dollar strength and interest rate prospects. Gold, silver, and copper prices show bullish trends, with key support and resistance levels indicating potential for further gains, while market sentiment remains influenced by upcoming economic events and responses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Investopedia
This week, investors can expect a flurry of earnings reports from major companies such as McDonald's, Disney, Ford, and PepsiCo, providing insight into consumer spending and economic conditions. Federal Reserve officials will deliver remarks on interest rate decisions, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will testify before Congress. Economic updates include reports on the U.S. trade deficit, consumer credit, and the annual update of seasonal factors for the Consumer Price Index.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Investing.com
U.S. stock futures are subdued as investors brace for a week of major earnings reports from tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, along with the Federal Reserve's policy decision. China Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate by a Hong Kong court, adding uncertainty to the heavily indebted property developer's future. Oil prices are volatile amid concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East following a drone attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225, rose ahead of U.S. inflation data, with the Nikkei briefly crossing the 35,000 mark for the first time since 1990. Investors are also awaiting the Bank of Korea's rate decision, while in the U.S., all three major indexes gained as traders anticipate the release of fresh inflation data and earnings. Additionally, analysts are discussing the performance of electric vehicle companies like Tesla and BYD, as well as offering insights on the equity market's outlook for 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Asian markets are facing mixed signals as U.S. markets show signs of caution, with a sell-off in stocks and bonds hinting at reduced optimism for a soft economic landing and disinflation. Despite this, Asian investors may find reasons to buy, such as the yen's decline and Warren Buffett's investment in Japanese shares. Key economic data from Asia is sparse this week, but Thailand's CPI and U.S. payrolls report could influence market expectations. The Fed is expected to hold rates in January, with a potential rate cut in March. U.S. markets saw a decline in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow made marginal gains. U.S. Treasury yields rose as rate cut expectations for 2024 diminished.