The dollar nudged higher on Tuesday as consumer price data showed inflation continuing to rise but at a slower pace, in a widely anticipated result that might prompt the Federal Reserve to suspend or possibly halt interest rate hikes next week. The dollar index increased by 0.106%, while the euro …
Read More »US stocks nosedive post US jobs data
US stocks nosedived on Friday morning after the key jobs report (NFP Data) came in warmer than expected and jitters over troubles at Silicon Valley Bank continued to weigh on markets.The S&P 500 declined by 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.5%. Contracts with the technology-heavy Nasdaq …
Read More »Dow futures fall 100 pts; payrolls and banking sector in spotlight
With the focus on the forthcoming employment data and the struggling banking sector, U.S. equities are expected to begin neutral Friday, recovering following the previous session’s selloff. At 12:00 GMT, the Dow Futures contract was down 100 points or 0.3%, the S&P 500 Futures contract was down 4 points or …
Read More »Dow drops points as Wall Street encounter higher rates for longer woes
Market volatility, on Wednesday, is low because of correlation going down. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as Wall Street fought to recover from Tuesday’s selloff, triggered by comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaling higher interest rates for longer.The Dow fell 202 points, or 0.6%, dragged down by declines …
Read More »Powell’s comments spark fears on Wall Street of higher rates for longer
US stocks sharply sold off on Tuesday following the comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell who suggested that rates may need to go higher for longer, fueling fears of a potentially larger rate hike at the central bank’s March policy meeting.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was last down 402 points, …
Read More »US stocks have rallied on best day since January 2023
The S&P 500 gained 1.6% to end its first profitable week in the previous four as the bond market’s easing yields relieved some of Wall Street’s pressure. Following a sharp surge and fall to start the year, it has found some steadiness. The Nasdaq composite rose 2% while the Dow …
Read More »US stocks to incur losses in Feb. as rate concerns accelerate
The S&P 500 retreated and the main US indexes are expected to record monthly losses on Tuesday as Treasury yields surged while investors are focused on bets concerning upcoming interest rate decision which is seen high for longer. Bank of America Global Research warned the Fed could even hike interest …
Read More »Target earnings beat sends shares 5% higher
Target delivered better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter but warned about a slowdown as consumers continue to focus on necessities. Shares are still trading about 5% higher in pre-market Tuesday. Target posted of $1.89 on revenue of $31.4 billion, beating the average analyst estimate for earnings of $1.40 per share on …
Read More »US stocks rally, but could face earnings pressure
American equities rose sharply on Monday as investors sought to recoup some of their losses following Wall Street’s worst week of the year. Investors anticipate another strong week for retail profits.33 points, or 0.1%, were added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.6% and the …
Read More »US stocks close lower following FOMC minutes’ hawkishness
US stocks closed lower on Wednesday as traders and investors are busy digesting the summary of the Fed’s latest meeting minutes, looking for clues on the central bank’s next move against inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 84.50 points, or 0.26%, ending at 33,045.09. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% …
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