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US equity futures traded mostly higher Friday morning ahead of the August employment report, led by Nasdaq gains. Oil prices softened despite new EU sanctions on Iran, while traders weighed comments …
Wall Street is divided on Microsoft's valuation amid surging AI capital expenditures and shifting Federal Reserve policy. While core fundamentals and Azure growth remain robust, analysts are trimming…
The US500 faces headwinds from rising Treasury yields and geopolitical instability. Key economic data and earnings reports from major tech companies are due this week, adding potential volatility to …
U.S. equities were mixed on midday Wednesday as traders awaited Nvidia's after-the-bell earnings report. A hotter-than-expected July inflation print revived concerns about a September rate hike, weig…
US equities declined as hotter-than-expected inflation data tempered rate cut hopes, while markets braced for Nvidia's earnings. Oil prices rose on Middle East supply concerns, and gold dipped.
Gold climbed to a three-month high driven by fiscal concerns, U.S. Treasury buybacks, and surging ETF inflows. Bullion broke above its 200-day moving average, signaling strong upside momentum, while …
Silver prices held steady near $68.62 per ounce as precious metals entered a holding pattern ahead of key PCE inflation data and Federal Reserve commentary. Despite minor daily dips, silver maintains…
Gold consolidates near three-month highs as Treasury debt-buying plans fuel dollar debasement fears. Despite minor profit-taking ahead of U.S. inflation data and Fed remarks, strong technical momentu…
Markets face a pivotal week with Fed policy guidance from Jackson Hole, major economic data including Q2 GDP and Core PCE, and critical earnings from Nvidia testing AI semiconductor demand amidst per…
Surging U.S. long-term Treasury yields and a ballooning $40 trillion national debt are rattling markets. Despite Treasury Secretary Bessent's buyback plans, bond vigilantes remain skeptical, while lo…
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…
U.S. equities saw modest gains driven by cooling inflation figures, resilient corporate earnings, and strength in AI and tech sectors, despite ongoing geopolitical risks and oil price fluctuations. S…
Mortgage rates mixed on Aug 14, 2026: 30-year fixed rose to 6.65%, 15-year to 6.07%, while 5/1 ARM fell to 6.25%. Rates remain elevated, with forecasts predicting little change through 2027.
Markets show mild risk-on sentiment with SPX up 0.65%, DJI up 0.13%, and EURUSD gaining 0.35%, suggesting modest dollar weakness amid steady equity gains.
EURUSD gained 0.35% alongside modest gains in US equities (SPX +0.65%, DJI +0.13%), reflecting mild risk-on sentiment and dollar softness amid Fed-related speculation.
Falling rate-hike odds and Bill Ackman's Pershing Square disclosing bullish Netflix stake pushed NFLX shares up over 3%, citing double-digit revenue growth and margin expansion from slower content co…
Mortgage rates dipped slightly after weak July jobs data and cooling inflation reduced expectations of a Fed rate hike in September, easing pressure on Treasury yields and borrowing costs.
Fundstrat's Tom Lee reaffirmed his S&P 500 8,000 target by August-end, citing rising 2027 earnings estimates, but warned of a possible 10% pullback due to margin debt, Fed policy uncertainty, midterm…
S&P 500 rose 0.83% alongside modest gains in the Dow and EURUSD, reflecting mild positive market sentiment amid Fed-related developments.
July core CPI rose 2.5% annually, near Fed's 2% target but still elevated amid oil-driven inflation pressures. Markets expect a possible Fed rate hike before year-end, pushing mortgage rates near 6.7…