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Relief Rally That Never Showed Up: Risk sentiment initially improved after the partial US government shutdown was resolved, following President Trump’s approval of a funding deal that keeps the Department of Homeland Security financed through February 13, while other federal agencies are funded through the end of the fiscal year …

U.S. private-sector hiring disappointed in the latest ADP National Employment Report, signaling a notable loss of momentum in the labor market ahead of this week’s key government jobs data. According to ADP, private employers added just 22,000 jobs, well below market expectations of 46,000, and down sharply from the previous …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday as investors braced for another wave of major corporate earnings, following a sharp pullback in technology and AI-related shares. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 150 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending package into law, bringing an end to a partial government shutdown after just three days, while setting up a new funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in two weeks’ time. The administration and Republican leaders moved quickly …

The tech world has long predicted that AI would eventually come for the “white-collar” sectors, but few expected the disruption to hit this hard or this fast. This week, the legal-software market didn’t just stumble—it plummeted. As the broader markets faced a sea of red, with the Nasdaq dropping 1.55% …

AI Winners, Earnings Losers, and a Market Caught in BetweenUS stocks delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors navigated a flood of earnings reports alongside fresh uncertainty around delayed economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher, supported by renewed …

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 …