Global Stock Market

As of January 29, 2026, the Magnificent Seven’s earnings season is exploding, with hyperscalers dumping billions into AI infrastructure amid scrutiny over returns. Combined 2026 CapEx for Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon could top $470-500B, up from $350B in 2025. Meta crushes estimates, Tesla beats despite declines, Microsoft stumbles on …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized caution as the central bank opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its January meeting. Powell made it clear that no rate hike is expected as the next move, underscoring a flexible, data-driven approach rather than a preset path for …

The financial world is holding its breath. In a whirlwind session, the S&P 500 briefly crossed the historic 7,000 mark for the first time before settling back, as investors navigate a high-stakes week defined by a crucial central bank meeting and earnings reports from the world’s most powerful technology companies.While …

Amazon has announced another major round of layoffs as it accelerates its shift toward generative artificial intelligence and continues to streamline a workforce that ballooned during the pandemic. Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of human resources, said in a blog post on Wednesday that the company has been “reducing …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors positioned for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and awaited earnings from some of Wall Street’s most influential technology companies. At 05:10 ET (10:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures added 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures rose 26 points, or …

The Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026 is just hours away, with the FOMC wrapping up its two-day meeting and announcing its interest rate stance this afternoon. Markets and economists are on high alert for any signals about the path ahead in a year shaped by resilient growth, lingering …

Global markets are entering a pivotal week marked by heightened caution and selective optimism, as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and closely scrutinize the tone of Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks. While policymakers are widely expected to keep rates unchanged within the 3.50%–3.75% range, the real …

U.S. stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and a rally in technology shares. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, reaching its highest level in two weeks, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.9%, marking its strongest close in nearly three months. In contrast, the …

U.S. stocks traded in mixed fashion on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and a wave of heavyweight technology earnings that mark the early stages of this quarter’s reporting season. By 09:33 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 455 …

Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, tracking modest overnight gains on Wall Street as investors positioned for a pivotal week marked by major U.S. technology earnings and a closely watched Federal Reserve meeting. U.S. equity benchmarks ended slightly higher in the previous session, while futures linked to the Nasdaq extended …