Global Stock Market

U.S. private-sector employment rose by 42,000 in October, according to ADP, topping the 25,000 increase economists expected and offering a modest counterweight to worries about cooling labor demand. While hardly a hiring surge, the upside surprise nudges the narrative away from an imminent growth scare and underscores that job creation—though …

U.S. stock futures were uneven Wednesday, with tech under pressure as investors questioned whether premium valuations can hold without stronger earnings. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow futures +28 pts (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures −18 pts (−0.3%), Nasdaq 100 futures −120 pts (−0.5%). The cash market fell sharply Tuesday: S&P …

U.S. stock markets turned lower on Tuesday as enthusiasm for artificial intelligence–driven gains faded, pulling major indexes into the red after a strong rally the day before. The Nasdaq led the decline, weighed down by losses in big technology and AI-related shares.The broader S&P 500 slipped as investors paused to …

U.S. stock markets posted solid gains as a new trading week began, lifted by dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve, a surge in major merger and acquisition deals, and growing optimism surrounding artificial intelligence — a sector that continues to drive global market momentum.The S&P 500 recorded a modest increase, …

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to decide one of the most pivotal trade cases in decades — a ruling that could redefine the limits of presidential authority over tariffs and reshape America’s role in global commerce. At stake is whether the president can rely on emergency powers, originally designed …

As President Donald Trump narrows his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve chair, the implications stretch far beyond interest rates—they could redefine the trajectory of the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, and equity markets. With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May 2026, five contenders are in the running, each carrying a …

The U.S. dollar posted weekly gains, supported by hawkish Federal Reserve commentary and improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, rose 0.4% to a three-week high at the start of last week and ended the week up …

The stock market has concluded a largely uneventful week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average holding steady near its recent all-time high of roughly 47,500. Despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut from the central bank and a brief surge above 48,000 earlier in the week, the overall enthusiasm among …

As October drew to a close, Thursday the 30th delivered a wave of earnings reports that reinvigorated investor confidence across U.S. markets. From Silicon Valley giants to consumer staples and healthcare leaders, the third-quarter results painted a picture of resilience, innovation, and strategic momentum.The technology sector once again led the …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors reassessed their optimism following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy move. The central bank delivered a second consecutive quarter-point rate cut earlier in the week, but its cautious tone has cooled expectations for another cut in December.During the …