Global Stock Market

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday following recent bouts of volatility, as investors prepared for a heavy week of quarterly earnings that could shape near-term market direction. At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures slipped 15 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures edged 0.2% higher …

New economic data from China pointed to a sharper-than-expected slowdown at the start of the year. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 49.3, remaining below the 50 level that separates expansion from contraction and missing market expectations. At the same time, the services PMI declined to 49.4, marking its …

Nvidia stock dipped Monday as investors digested conflicting reports about the company’s plans to fund OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup. Earlier news suggested that Nvidia’s proposed $100 billion investment, announced last September, could be on hold, raising questions about both the scale and timing of the commitment. The uncertainty comes …

U.S. stocks opened the new month on a firm footing, with major indexes posting solid gains as fresh signs of strength in the manufacturing sector helped revive investor confidence. The rally came after a turbulent end to January that saw sharp swings in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, underscoring how quickly …

Disney opened its fiscal year with results that topped market expectations, driven by a standout performance in its theme parks and experiences business. However, higher operating costs across several divisions weighed on overall profits, highlighting a mixed but resilient start to the year for the entertainment giant. Parks deliver record …

Gold prices extended their sharp pullback on Monday, falling to $4,677.17 an ounce by 04:50 GMT after earlier sliding more than 5% to their lowest level in over two weeks. The decline comes just days after bullion surged to a record high of $5,594.82 on Thursday, capping an extraordinary rally. …

U.S. stock futures moved lower on Monday as a sharp selloff in gold and silver dented risk appetite ahead of a busy week packed with corporate earnings and key economic data. By 05:50 ET (10:50 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 130 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures fell 45 …

A Calm Decision Meets an Uncalm Market: The Federal Reserve opened 2026 by holding interest rates steady, exactly as markets expected after three consecutive rate cuts late last year. Yet what followed was anything but calm. The Fed’s pause, combined with growing uncertainty around its future leadership, landed in markets …

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged well into next year, as momentum for further hikes in 2026 fades. Economists widely agree that the deposit rate will remain steady at 2% when the Governing Council convenes in Frankfurt on February 4–5. Inflation Nudges Higher, But …

AI leadership and cloud power aren’t enough to stop the sell-off. Microsoft’s stock dropped sharply to an 8-month low even after posting solid fiscal second-quarter results, as investors reacted to slowing consumer growth and ongoing AI-related capital expenditures. The tech giant remains a leader in AI after its early investment …