Global Stock Market

US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainty. Futures linked to major benchmarks declined broadly, signaling weakness across equity markets before the opening bell. Technology and semiconductor-related stocks were among the most affected, extending recent volatility in the sector.Geopolitical Tensions …

Key Takeaways KOSPI tumbles: South Korea’s index plunged 3.5% — the worst performer in Asia — on steep losses in major chipmaking stocks. Chip exports not discussed: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Bloomberg that chip export controls weren’t part of Thursday’s U.S.-China talks. Decision left to Beijing: Greer said …

Nvidia Leads Market Gains After China Chip BreakthroughWall Street closed sharply higher on Thursday as investors welcomed positive developments from high-level talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, while strong momentum in technology shares pushed major US indexes to new record highs. The rally …

The US Federal Reserve is undergoing a notable leadership transition following the resignation of Governor Stephen Miran. His departure comes at a critical moment as the central bank prepares for a change at the top, with a new chair set to be sworn in.The reshuffle is expected to reshape the …

Key Takeaways Modest monthly gain: U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in April to $757.1 billion, matching market expectations. March revised down: The prior month’s reading was revised to 1.6% from the initial 1.7%. Strong annual growth: Retail sales were up 4.9% year-on-year in April. Three-month trend: Total sales for February …

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve in a closely watched vote, marking the start of a new leadership era for the world’s most influential central bank.The confirmation comes at a sensitive moment for the U.S. economy, as inflation remains persistent, global …

Hot US inflation data sparks fresh market anxiety as Wall Street comes under pressure. Wall Street came under renewed pressure on Wednesday after a surprisingly strong US inflation report reignited fears that interest rates could stay higher for longer. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped as investors …

Key Takeaways Massive PPI surge: Producer prices rose 1.4% month-on-month in April — nearly triple the 0.5% expected. Largest since 2022: It was the biggest monthly increase since March 2022, during the post-COVID inflation surge. March revised higher: The prior month’s rate was lifted to 0.7%. Annual jump: PPI soared …

Key Takeaways DXY firms: The dollar index held near a one-week high after rising 0.4% on Tuesday. CPI shock: U.S. consumer prices rose 3.8% year-on-year in April — the biggest annual increase since May 2023 and above expectations. Rate cut bets evaporate: Investors have priced out expectations of any Fed …

Strong Earnings Beat Expectations and Lift Investor ConfidenceShares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jumped sharply after the company reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence chips and rapid expansion in its data center business.The semiconductor company delivered revenue and earnings above market forecasts, reinforcing investor optimism …