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Alphabet heads into its fourth quarter earnings report with momentum firmly on its side, but also with rising expectations that leave little room for disappointment. After a year of strong stock performance, investors are looking for reassurance that growth in advertising and cloud services can continue into 2026, even as …

The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady, but the real focus is on Jerome Powell and the signals he chooses to send. With markets alert, politicians vocal, and the economy sending mixed messages, the Fed chair is navigating one of the most delicate moments of his tenure.A …

On January 23, 2026, the North American trading session unfolded with a steady stream of earnings releases, primarily from sectors like energy services, consulting, regional banking, and aviation. While the volume of announcements was lighter than earlier in the week, the results showcased pockets of strength, with several firms exceeding …

U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Friday, putting both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on track for a second straight weekly decline, as a sharp drop in Intel shares and lingering geopolitical uncertainty weighed on risk appetite. By 8:35 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were down 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures …

Most Asian stock markets advanced on Friday, supported by gains in technology shares, while Japanese equities held on to mild gains after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. The BOJ raised its inflation and growth forecasts, shifting market focus to an upcoming address by …

On January 22, 2026, the North American trading session buzzed with a flurry of corporate earnings announcements, delivering a patchwork of results that highlighted resilience in consumer staples and commodities while revealing ongoing pressures in the semiconductor space. Major U.S. companies stepped into the spotlight, posting outcomes that ranged from …

US stock markets extended their upward momentum on Thursday, buoyed by robust economic readings and a retreat in recent geopolitical concerns that had roiled markets late last week.Equities on Wall Street continued climbing as fresh data pointed to resilient US growth and manageable inflation. At the same time, signs of …

US inflation firmed slightly in November, signaling that price pressures remain persistent. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose to 2.8% year-on-year from 2.7% in October, matching expectations. On a monthly basis, prices increased by 0.2%, pointing to steady, controlled inflation rather than a rapid slowdown.Core Inflation Keeps Policymakers …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Thursday, extending the prior session’s rebound after President Donald Trump announced a framework for a deal over Greenland and withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries. By 05:15 ET, Dow Jones Futures rose 195 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures gained …

Markets Breathe Easier After Tariff Pause: U.S. financial markets regained momentum after President Donald Trump signaled that Washington would pause planned tariffs tied to negotiations over Greenland, easing fears of a near-term escalation in transatlantic trade tensions. The move followed talks with NATO leadership and was presented as part of …