Global Stock Market

Global markets spent most of the session struggling under the pressure of rising bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty before sentiment suddenly reversed late in the day. Stock futures, which had been sliding alongside a heavy selloff in government bonds, bounced sharply after reports indicated that the United States is approaching …

Key Takeaways Futures climb: Dow futures rose 0.5%, S&P 500 futures added 0.6%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.9%. Bond sell-off pauses: Treasury yields slipped marginally after the 30-year hit levels unseen since the global financial crisis. BCA Research’s view: “Long-term inflation expectations remain anchored, but the near-term inflation path …

Key Takeaways Broad sell-off: Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.5%, TOPIX slipped 1.7%, KOSPI dropped 2.5%+, and Hang Seng declined 1.1%. Samsung collapses: Shares reversed early gains to fall more than 4% after labor negotiations broke down. Strike confirmed: Samsung’s union said it will go ahead with its planned strike starting Thursday, …

US stocks moved lower in recent trading sessions as rising Treasury yields continued to pressure financial markets, reviving investor caution after weeks of relatively improved sentiment.The latest rise in bond yields comes amid growing expectations that major central banks, led by the Federal Reserve, may keep interest rates elevated for …

A major legal battle surrounding artificial intelligence came to an abrupt end after Elon Musk lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership, removing one of the biggest legal threats hanging over the company behind ChatGPT.The case centered on accusations that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission and shifted …

US stock markets opened the week under pressure as major indexes turned lower, with technology shares leading the decline. The broader market slipped around 0.7%, while tech-heavy stocks fell more sharply by about 1.2%. Industrial stocks also edged lower, reflecting a cautious mood across Wall Street.The pullback comes after recent …

Key Takeaways Broad regional sell-off: Most Asian markets fell Monday, with tech leading losses ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Nikkei drops 1%: Japan’s index slid, with TOPIX off 0.8%. Hang Seng plunges 1.7%: Hong Kong’s tech sub-index tumbled 2.5%, leading the regional decline. China weakens: CSI 300 fell 1%, Shanghai Composite …

No other week this year has witnessed such a dense convergence of macroeconomic catalysts as the trading week of May 11–15. The markets faced a perfect storm of prime market movers all at once: crucial inflation prints, production costs, consumer demand metrics, Federal Reserve liquidity shifts, a historic transition in …

US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainty. Futures linked to major benchmarks declined broadly, signaling weakness across equity markets before the opening bell. Technology and semiconductor-related stocks were among the most affected, extending recent volatility in the sector.Geopolitical Tensions …

Key Takeaways KOSPI tumbles: South Korea’s index plunged 3.5% — the worst performer in Asia — on steep losses in major chipmaking stocks. Chip exports not discussed: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Bloomberg that chip export controls weren’t part of Thursday’s U.S.-China talks. Decision left to Beijing: Greer said …