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Tech stocks declined as oil prices surged past $85/barrel on Iran naval blockade, raising Fed rate-hold expectations and prompting scrutiny of AI infrastructure spending. Small-cap software names lik…
US stock indices traded mixed and flat ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Progress on a US-Iran energy agreement eased inflation fears and boosted chipmakers, while major AI hyperscalers l…
US equities closed mixed as profit-taking in semiconductor stocks dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down. However, the Dow Jones reached a new high, supported by optimism over a preliminary US-Iran agre…
US equity futures held steady as geopolitical tensions eased following a US-Iran agreement to end conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Lower bond yields softened inflation fears ahead of the Fed…
S&P 500 and Dow Jones rally on strong earnings, robust economic data, and Fed rate hold expectations. Market fundamentals remain healthy with 84% of companies beating earnings forecasts and 28% growt…
U.S. services activity barely expanded in May as inflation surged, raising business costs and weakening demand. The Iran conflict and rising oil prices pressured the economy, though manufacturing hel…
Global stocks hit record highs on AI optimism and tech rallies. Dollar strengthens as Fed rate-hold expectations persist. Oil rises amid Strait of Hormuz supply concerns. Political uncertainty weighs…
Iran ceasefire deteriorates amid rising geopolitical tensions, pushing oil prices higher. U.S. inflation expected to accelerate to 3.7% in April CPI report, pressuring tech stocks and Treasury market…
Producer prices surged above expectations in April, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates unchanged, causing initial market volatility across major indices.
U.S. producer prices surged in April at their fastest pace since early 2022, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain restrictive monetary policy throughout 2025, pressuring te…
Nvidia surges on U.S. chip export clearance to China while Cisco soars after lifting guidance. Futures rally on tech strength despite inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions.
Dollar strengthens on fading Middle East ceasefire hopes and rising oil prices, pressuring GBPUSD lower amid geopolitical and inflation concerns. US jobless claims rise slightly, supporting Fed rate …
The US dollar strengthens amid fading Middle East ceasefire hopes and rising oil prices, boosting safe-haven demand. Euro and sterling weaken as central banks signal possible rate hikes due to inflat…
Bitcoin rises 1.12% as the Fed holds rates steady, signaling elevated capital costs. XRP-based Evernorth nears $1 billion institutional scale, while SHIB gains SEC regulatory clarity as a digital com…
Bitcoin’s fear gauge dropped to Extreme Fear amid Fed’s rate hold, sparking bullish social media sentiment despite recent price declines and warnings of a potential bull trap.
BOJ hints at possible April rate hike, strengthening JPY; Fed holds rates steady with uncertainty amid Iran conflict; EURUSD edges up on hawkish Fed tone; GBPUSD stable despite slowing wage growth; o…
The Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns and Middle East conflict, while BOJ maintains policy. Euro and pound gained slightly, with cautious central banks influencing forex; oil prices surg…
The Fed and BOJ hold rates steady amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices; EURUSD and GBPUSD gain modestly while USDCAD remains neutral amid mixed economic signals and central bank caution.
Fed holds rates amid inflation, Middle East conflict; BOJ and ECB expected to hold. EURUSD and GBPUSD edge higher on dollar weakness and energy price shocks. Oil surges as geopolitical tensions rise,…
The Federal Reserve held rates amid rising US wholesale inflation and geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict. Bitcoin fell nearly 5% due to macroeconomic uncertainty, rising oil prices, and vol…