Global Stock Market

Key Takeaways Nikkei hits record: Japan’s benchmark index surged as much as 3.3% to an all-time high of 65,408.87 points. TOPIX also records: The broader index climbed 1.6% to 3,953.89 — another all-time high. Chip stocks lead: Renesas Electronics and Rohm each surged 10% on AI and semiconductor momentum. Nasdaq …

The past trading week shaped up to be one of the busiest on the 2026 economic calendar, with multiple narrative threads intertwining at once. Key price drivers included Nvidia’s record-breaking earnings results, the release of the minutes from the final Federal Reserve meeting chaired by Jerome Powell, sharp volatility in …

The most anticipated stock market debut in decades is finally happening. It is a moment investors have been waiting for. After years of speculation, Elon Musk’s space empire is officially heading to Wall Street. SpaceX filed its IPO prospectus with American regulators on May 20, 2026, setting the stage for …

US stocks moved higher on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, boosting hopes that easing geopolitical tensions could help stabilize global markets and reduce inflation pressure.The S&P 500 advanced alongside the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite, extending …

President Donald Trump officially swore in Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve during a high-profile White House ceremony held against the backdrop of rising inflation, volatile energy prices, and mounting geopolitical tensions tied to the conflict with Iran.The appointment places Warsh at the center of one of the …

Key Takeaways Futures nudge up: Dow futures rose 96 points (+0.2%), S&P 500 futures inched up 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were mostly unchanged. Iran narrative “hopeful but uncertain”: Vital Knowledge says the White House is “extremely eager to avoid escalation” but “large differences still need to be ironed out.” …

A Sudden Surge in Market ActivityOptions traders made a striking move as excitement exploded around IBM following a major government funding announcement tied to its quantum computing program. The news triggered a wave of aggressive trading, with investors rushing to position for what they see as a potential long-term breakout.The …

Nvidia once again stunned markets with explosive growth, reinforcing its position at the center of the global artificial intelligence race. The chip giant reported soaring revenue and profits as demand for AI infrastructure continued to surge across technology companies, governments, and industrial sectors.Despite the blockbuster numbers, investor enthusiasm appeared more …

Key Takeaways Futures fall: Dow futures dropped 156 points (-0.3%), S&P 500 futures dipped 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.6%. Khamenei blocks uranium transfer: Iran’s Supreme Leader reportedly issued a directive barring the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium from leaving Iran. Trump’s Israeli assurance: The president had promised Israel that Iran’s …

The global wave of artificial intelligence-driven layoffs is accelerating at a pace far beyond last year, signaling a major transformation in how companies operate, hire, and invest. By mid-May 2026, more than 113,000 workers had lost their jobs across 179 companies, with layoffs running roughly one-third higher than the same …