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U.S. stock futures jumped Monday after the Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, lifting risk appetite at the start of a data-light week. By 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 230 points (0.5%), S&P 500 futures gained 66 …

Asian equities opened the week on uneven footing Monday, with Japan and South Korea leading gains on a rebound in semiconductor and AI-adjacent names, while Chinese benchmarks underperformed even after a marginally better inflation print. Regional sentiment also drew support from U.S. equity futures—S&P 500 contracts rose about 0.6%—on reports …

The defining characteristic of the current market environment is not a single economic shock, but the strategic paralysis induced by Washington’s political gridlock. The longest government shutdown in US history is not just an inconvenience; it is a data blackout that has created a void of crucial economic indicators—including the …

The longest government shutdown in history just weaponized 40 of America’s busiest airports. On Friday, November 7, the FAA began slicing flight schedules by 4 %, heading to 10 % next week and—according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy—possibly 20 % if Democrats don’t blink before Thanksgiving. The question isn’t whether …

This week, the stock market experienced significant turbulence as mixed earnings reports and key corporate developments reshaped investor sentiment. Major indices saw declines, with the Nasdaq slipping below its 21-day moving average, the S&P 500 testing its 50-day line, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index dropping sharply. While some leading …

The recent performance of nuclear energy companies presents a compelling paradox: strong share price appreciation and significant strategic deals coexist with mixed short-term financial results. This divergence highlights a crucial question for the market: is the sector’s valuation being driven primarily by immediate corporate execution and demand, or by the …

U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday after a bruising week dominated by concerns over stretched technology valuations and a prolonged government shutdown that has obscured key economic signals. By 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow futures added 9 pts (+0.1%), while S&P 500 futures −3 pts (−0.1%) and Nasdaq 100 …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply on Thursday, losing about 400 points and marking its lowest level in nearly two weeks. The decline came as investors continued to retreat from major artificial intelligence and tech-related shares, signaling a broader cooling in one of the market’s hottest sectors.The pullback followed …

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack has voiced firm opposition to additional interest rate cuts, warning that persistent inflation remains a significant challenge to the U.S. economy. Speaking at an economic event in New York, Hammack said she remains concerned that monetary policy is not doing enough to bring inflation …

The United States Supreme Court has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, in a case that could redefine presidential control over trade policy. During a tense hearing in Washington, both conservative and liberal justices questioned whether the president had overstepped constitutional boundaries …