Global Stock Market

Asian stocks surged on Monday, with broad-based gains across major markets driven by optimism over an expected U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this week and tentative signs of a U.S.–China trade truce. The rally followed a record-setting close on Wall Street, fueling risk appetite across the region. By 02:53 GMT, …

U.S. stocks roared to fresh record highs on Friday as investors cheered softer inflation data that bolstered expectations for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The rally marked a powerful vote of confidence in the U.S. economy’s resilience and capped one of the strongest weeks for Wall Street …

U.S. inflation crept slightly higher in September, signaling renewed price pressures across key sectors even as the economy grapples with the prolonged government shutdown. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3 percent from a year earlier, marking a modest acceleration from August’s 2.9 percent gain. The report, delayed by ten …

U.S. stock futures advanced marginally on Friday as investors paused to await the highly anticipated September inflation report, a critical data point expected to guide the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rate cuts. At 05:35 ET (09:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 65 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures gained 0.5%, …

Asian equities posted broad gains on Friday, led by a strong rally in technology shares, after news broke that U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. The confirmation of dialogue between the world’s two largest economies helped ease investor concerns over recent …

Wall Street closed Thursday with modest gains as the third-quarter earnings season gathered momentum, showcasing a mixed bag of corporate results that continue to shape investor sentiment. Intel emerged as the standout performer, while other major companies, including Tesla, Netflix, General Motors, and Ford, released results that highlighted both strength …

The United States is preparing to launch a formal investigation into China’s adherence to the trade agreement signed in 2020, raising tensions between the world’s two largest economies just days before a high-profile meeting between their leaders. The move could open the door to new tariffs on Chinese imports, although …

The U.S. government shutdown is set to continue into next week as Congress remains deadlocked over a funding agreement. Lawmakers left Washington for the weekend without reaching a deal, prolonging disruptions to federal services and leaving millions of workers uncertain about their next paycheck.Efforts to provide partial relief have faltered. …

U.S. stocks struggled for direction on Thursday, inching marginally higher as investors sifted through a heavy slate of corporate earnings while simultaneously grappling with escalating geopolitical risks, particularly renewed tensions between the U.S. and China. By mid-morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up a modest 35 points (0.1%), the …

Most Asian stock markets extended losses on Thursday, dragged down by renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and profit-taking following recent rallies in Japan and South Korea. By mid-morning, Japan’s Nikkei 225 had fallen 1.5%, while China’s CSI 300 dropped 0.6% and the Shanghai Composite slipped 0.7%, leading the regional downturn. U.S. …