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U.S. stock futures are lower due to escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and trade tensions with Canada. While oil prices surge on supply concerns, upcoming labor data and key tech earnings keep market sent…
Futures are mixed pre-bell Thursday as markets await the Jackson Hole Symposium. Jobless claims fell, but the trade deficit widened. Nvidia (NVDA) surged 7% on strong earnings, lifting the Nasdaq, wh…
Silver eased back after PCE inflation data came in hotter than expected, supporting the case for higher interest rates. Silver futures dropped 0.94% to $67.990 a troy ounce. Long-term support remains…
US stocks rebounded on Friday, led by the Dow, recovering from Thursday's sell-off. Despite the daily gains, major indexes posted weekly losses as investors grapple with rising Treasury yields, oil p…
Wall Street rose amid solid US economic data and bond market stabilization efforts. The Nasdaq 100 halted its decline ahead of Nvidia's earnings, but investor anxiety remains high regarding AI skepti…
The S&P 500 recorded its first weekly loss since July, dropping 1.4% amid rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Geopolitical uncertainty and upcoming key economic data releases contri…
US equities closed higher on Friday, buoyed by robust business activity data which indicated the fastest growth in over four years. Despite ongoing concerns regarding inflation and bond yields, major…
Wall Street closed lower on Thursday due to rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, overshadowing economic data. Key indices (DJI, Nasdaq, S&P 500) fell significantly. While energy pric…
U.S. stock futures are poised for a slight rebound after recent losses, supported by stabilizing Treasury yields. The broader market remains cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and mixed glob…
U.S. stock futures point to a slightly higher open on Friday, balancing rising Middle East geopolitical tensions against resilient domestic financial conditions and manageable inflation. Markets awai…
Weak July retail sales and jobs data lower odds of Fed rate hikes, boosting stock market sentiment while pressuring the US dollar and supporting gold.
Weak July retail sales, skewed by Amazon's Prime Day shift, lower odds of near-term Fed rate hikes, easing overheating concerns and supporting risk assets and gold.
Pre-market futures rebound slightly after Monday's selloff. NFIB Small Business Index hits 11-month high. Markets likely flat until CPI report Wednesday; mixed earnings from Cardinal Health, Tencent …
US equity markets rallied as weak nonfarm payrolls data increased expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate pause in September. Oil prices dipped despite geopolitical tensions, while individual…
US stocks rose Friday after a softer-than-expected July jobs report led Wall Street to believe the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates soon.
U.S. stock futures rose and oil prices dropped after President Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran, easing geopolitical tensions. Markets are now focusing on upcoming labor market…
Mixed economic data showed tamer inflation but softer GDP growth, while the Fed held rates steady. Markets are testing the new Fed Chair's credibility, leading to a bear steepening of the yield curve…
Carillon Tower Advisers' Q2 2026 letter highlights market volatility driven by AI stocks and inflation concerns but maintains an optimistic outlook on strong corporate earnings growth and resilient e…
Mortgage rates rose on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with the 30-year fixed rate climbing 24.1 basis points to 6.696%, signaling tighter borrowing conditions amid rate volatility.