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Futures Hold Steady After Record Start as Markets Brace for Jobs Data
business11 days ago

Futures Hold Steady After Record Start as Markets Brace for Jobs Data

US stock futures paused after a record-setting start, with Dow futures near flat and S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures little changed as investors weigh an emerging oil glut, a stronger dollar, and upcoming data ahead of the June jobs report. Oil markets slid (Brent below $74, WTI under $71) as Hormuz flows show signs of recovery, while a Supreme Court ruling kept Federal Reserve independence intact for now and Nike is set to report earnings.

Dow rises on Micron rally as Nasdaq softens amid hotter PCE inflation signals
markets16 days ago

Dow rises on Micron rally as Nasdaq softens amid hotter PCE inflation signals

Stocks finished mixed as the Dow rose about 1.1% and the S&P 500 gained 0.1%, while the Nasdaq slipped around 0.3%. Micron's blowout results boosted memory-chip optimism and lifted the market, and Qualcomm gained on AI data-center opportunities, but hotter inflation from the PCE index in May (4.1% year-over-year, 0.4% month-over-month) kept rate-hike bets alive. Oil prices eased overall with Brent near 74 and WTI around 70 amid supply dynamics and geopolitical tensions.

Dow sinks 500 points as Warsh-led Fed signals tougher rate path
business23 days ago

Dow sinks 500 points as Warsh-led Fed signals tougher rate path

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 500 points on Fed day, erasing early gains after new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first policy meeting, as the broader market also slipped (the S&P 500 down about 1.2% and the Nasdaq down 1.4%). The Fed kept rates unchanged, but several policymakers signaled possible hikes later this year, amplifying inflation concerns (annual inflation around 4.2%). Warsh offered limited projections, while Trump criticized the Fed’s stance, highlighting ongoing debate over monetary policy.

Markets Slip as Trump Relief Rally Fades and Iran Tensions Rise
markets5 months ago

Markets Slip as Trump Relief Rally Fades and Iran Tensions Rise

U.S. stocks opened lower on Friday with the Dow down about 0.3%, the S&P 500 around 0.1%, and the Nasdaq flat, ending a relief rally after Trump backed off tariffs on Greenland. Intel’s weak outlook weighed on the chip sector, while tensions with Iran kept risk appetite in check. Gold rallied toward $5,000 with Goldman Sachs forecasting about $5,400 by year-end, and the dollar eased as safe-haven demand grew and the yen strengthened.

Dow Declines to Open Last Week of 2025
business6 months ago

Dow Declines to Open Last Week of 2025

The stock market declined on Dec. 29, 2025, with major indices falling and a significant drop in silver prices, amid a risk-off sentiment on Wall Street, while precious metals and certain tech stocks like Nvidia and Palantir also declined, breaking the typical Santa Claus rally pattern for the third consecutive year.

Dow Surges Over 550 Points as Shutdown Ends and Optimism Grows
business8 months ago

Dow Surges Over 550 Points as Shutdown Ends and Optimism Grows

The Dow Jones surged over 550 points to a record high amid optimism that the US government shutdown may end soon, with the Senate approving a funding measure. Investors shifted sectors, and the potential reopening could lead to the release of delayed economic data, boosting confidence. Tech stocks declined slightly, but overall market sentiment remains positive due to easing Federal Reserve policies and strong corporate profits.