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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 …

Fresh US inflation data is raising new concerns across global markets, as persistent price pressures and geopolitical tensions continue to complicate the outlook for interest rates, energy prices, and economic growth.Inflation in the United States accelerated in April, fueled in part by higher oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict …

The AI Boom Reshapes Markets as Tech Giants Power AheadA New Era of Market MomentumThe debate around artificial intelligence has taken a sharp turn. What was once questioned as overhyped speculation is now being reinforced by strong corporate performance across the global tech sector. Rather than fading, the momentum behind …

A wave of major corporate earnings is set to shape investor sentiment this week, with attention focused on several leading companies including Amazon, Cisco Systems, Applied Materials, and Mosaic. These firms are among those expected to report results that could signal further strength in corporate performance and market direction. Across …

Key Takeaways Muted open ahead: Dow futures fell 0.1%, S&P 500 futures dipped 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.3%. Records on records: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both notched fresh all-time highs Friday — a sixth straight week of gains. Trump’s verbal blast: The president wrote on social media: …