Global Stock Market

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher Monday morning as markets brace for a high-stakes week that includes the closely contested U.S. presidential election and a Federal Reserve policy meeting. At 06:10 ET, Dow Jones Futures were up by 60 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures rose by 12 points (0.2%), and …

Most Asian stocks saw gains on Monday as investors awaited potential fiscal support announcements from China’s top policymakers. However, the rise was cautious, with investors also bracing for the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Key Developments: Low Trading Volumes: Market activity was subdued due to …

US Election Looms LargeThe upcoming US presidential election has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the global markets. As the two candidates remain neck-and-neck, investors brace for potential market volatility, especially in the immediate aftermath of the election. The USD/JPY pair has been particularly volatile, with the yen strengthening following …

China’s economic growth has been slowing, prompting policymakers to consider a significant stimulus package. While a proposed 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) fiscal stimulus could provide a temporary boost, concerns persist about its long-term efficacy and its ability to address the underlying structural issues.The Limits of Stimulus The Chinese government’s …

The election has significant implications for Fed policy in 2025, with a Trump victory potentially ensuring a lower tax environment that boosts sentiment and spending in the near-term. However, promised tariffs, immigration controls, and higher borrowing costs will become headwinds through his presidential term. Conversely, a Harris victory implies continuity, …

Wall Street roared to life on Friday, propelled by a surprisingly weak October jobs report. The US economy added a mere 12,000 jobs, a stark contrast to the robust growth seen in previous months. This unexpected slowdown ignited hopes that the Federal Reserve might temper its aggressive rate hike trajectory. …

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ) reported third-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, propelling its stock up by 5.7% in after-hours trading despite issuing slightly lower-than-anticipated guidance for the upcoming quarter. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43, surpassing the analyst consensus of $1.14 by $0.29. Quarterly revenue reached …

Asian markets kicked off the month on a cautious note, with most indices lower as investors await key U.S. jobs data. Friday’s nonfarm payroll report, the U.S. presidential election, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting next week are expected to heavily influence market sentiment. Wall Street and Futures: Tech Stocks …

U.S. stock index futures declined on Thursday, influenced by disappointing forecasts from tech giants Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), which pointed to increased capital spending. By 04:01 ET (08:01 GMT), the Dow futures dropped 181 points (0.4%), the S&P 500 futures fell 41 points (0.7%), and the Nasdaq 100 futures …

Microsoft has announced expectations for increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) in the current quarter but cautioned that growth in its Azure cloud business may slow down due to capacity constraints at its data centers. Shares of the Redmond, Washington-based company fell 3.6% in after-market trading, reversing earlier gains despite …