Global Stock Market

With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, the race to lead the US Federal Reserve has reached a critical moment. President Donald Trump is expected to reveal his nominee soon, a choice that will shape interest-rate policy, investor confidence, and the delicate balance between politics and central banking for years …

After a relatively calm start to 2025, the U.S. labor market ended the year on shaky ground. What began as a period of limited hiring and limited firing gradually shifted into a wave of large-scale layoffs across some of America’s biggest employers. By year’s end, job cuts had climbed to …

A Festive Push to New Highs: U.S. stocks pushed higher in a holiday-shortened trading session, with the S&P 500 climbing to a fresh intraday record after already securing a record close in the previous session. The benchmark index advanced around 0.4%, underscoring the market’s steady momentum as the year draws …

US markets are heading into one of the most consequential trading days of the year, with Wall Street bracing for sharp swings in prices and unusually heavy trading volumes. Friday’s session could prove unpredictable as traders unwind and reset massive derivatives positions.Volatile Finish to the Week: A Record-Breaking Options ExpirationAn …

U.S. stock markets ended the latest trading session largely unchanged, as investors digested a stronger-than-expected report on U.S. economic growth. The solid GDP figures prompted market participants to reassess their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next moves, particularly regarding the timing and pace of interest rate cuts.The latest data showed …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average kicked off a shortened holiday week on a high note, gaining approximately 250 points on Monday. As 2025 draws to a close, equity markets are showing a distinct bullish lean, with investors hopeful that a last-minute “Santa Claus rally” will solidify yearly gains before markets …

U.S. equity futures edged higher on Monday as a year-end rally gathered pace, with investors positioning for potential follow-through into 2026 even as liquidity thins in a holiday-shortened week. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% by 06:09 ET (11:09 GMT), extending Friday’s 0.9% jump—its strongest session in nearly a month. Nasdaq …

Financial markets ended last week in a state of uncertainty following the release of what were arguably the most consequential U.S. data sets for global trading: employment figures and inflation readings. These developments are the focus of this week’s market summary. U.S. labor‑market data reflected a continued deterioration over the …

Inflation in the United States appears to be cooling and edging closer to the Federal Reserve’s long-standing target, according to the latest consumer price data. After running hotter through late summer, price pressures eased noticeably in the early fall, offering tentative relief to policymakers, markets, and households alike. Still, gaps …

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, fueled by a surge in technology shares for the second consecutive session, sparking a fresh upward wave on Wall Street this week. The rally was ignited by the semiconductor sector after Micron Technology, America’s largest memory chip producer, issued upbeat guidance for the current …