NEW YORK, July 11 – The powerful rally that has lifted U.S. equities to historic highs faces a critical test in the coming week as investors brace for a fresh wave of corporate earnings and a pivotal inflation report. With the S&P 500 (.SPX) climbing an impressive 26% since April, this upcoming stretch could reveal whether … Read more
NEW YORK, July 4 – Investors are turning their attention to Washington as a critical trade deadline approaches that could influence the direction of U.S. markets. A temporary pause on punitive import tariffs is set to expire next Wednesday, and market participants are bracing for potential consequences if a resolution isn’t reached in time. Negotiations … Read more
June 27 – U.S. stock futures climbed in early trading Friday, pointing to a positive market open as investors looked ahead to crucial inflation figures and grew more confident in the possibility of the Federal Reserve easing its policy stance in the near future. The gains put both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on … Read more
June 20 – U.S. stock futures edged lower early Friday as investor sentiment turned cautious amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East and growing concerns over domestic inflationary pressures. With the war between Israel and Iran entering its second week, investors are closely monitoring developments that could shake market stability and influence policy decisions in … Read more
NEW YORK, June 13 – The spotlight turns to the Federal Reserve in the week ahead, as investors await critical signals on the direction of interest rates amid mixed economic data. As the U.S. stock market continues its upward trend, questions loom over whether the rally can sustain itself in the face of evolving monetary … Read more
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey, June 7 – President Donald Trump publicly stated that his relationship with tech magnate Elon Musk has come to an end, cautioning there could be “serious consequences” if Musk supports Democratic candidates running against Republican lawmakers who favor Trump’s ambitious tax and spending bill. Speaking during a phone interview with NBC News … Read more
NEW YORK, May 30 – As U.S. stocks inch closer to their record highs, the upcoming week presents a crucial crossroads for Wall Street, with key labor data, evolving fiscal legislation, and persistent trade policy shifts all poised to steer the market’s next move. The S&P 500 (.SPX) continued its upward movement, ending Thursday roughly … Read more
May 23 – U.S. stock index futures showed little movement early Friday as cautious sentiment gripped investors following the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging proposal on taxes and government spending. The market’s restrained reaction reflected growing apprehension about the nation’s ballooning debt and the bill’s potential long-term implications. The legislative proposal, … Read more
May 16 – The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday, mirroring the decline in U.S. Treasury yields, following a series of weaker-than-expected economic indicators that reinforced expectations for multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Despite Friday’s downturn, the dollar remained on course for a fourth straight week of gains against … Read more
MAY 9 – Wall Street’s major indexes advanced for the third consecutive session on Friday, buoyed by investor optimism surrounding an upcoming high-level meeting between the United States and China. This sustained rally highlights the market’s renewed confidence in potential progress on trade negotiations between the world’s two largest economies. The stock market initially wavered … Read more