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Markets hold steady as Fed decision looms amid AI rout and higher yields
markets2 hours ago

Markets hold steady as Fed decision looms amid AI rout and higher yields

Stock futures hover near flat ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve decision as investors weigh higher yields, firmer oil prices and a broad AI-stock sell-off that dragged major indexes lower; Nvidia and Corning fell while Dave & Buster’s posted a surprise quarterly loss. Asia-Pacific markets opened softer, and futures imply a potential 25-basis-point Fed hike to around 3.75%, with some analysts signaling room for movement toward 4.0% if conditions warrant.

via CNBC|
#ai-stocks#fed-decision#markets
Markets set to open lower as AI pace debate, oil spike, and debt ceiling loom
markets10 hours ago

Markets set to open lower as AI pace debate, oil spike, and debt ceiling loom

CNBC’s Morning Squawk flags five pre-market themes: AI leaders urge a slower pace of development amid regulatory scrutiny and IPO caution; crude oil rises after Saudi Arabia closes a pipeline, tightening supply; the U.S. debt ceiling is expected to be breached next year, fueling a political showdown; inflation is rising faster than wages, reducing purchasing power; and prediction markets prepare for a busy fall season with the NFL and midterms, while Nasdaq 100 futures slip as AI stocks slide.

via CNBC|
#ai#debt-ceiling#inflation
AI warnings spark mixed moves in tech stocks as cybersecurity gains outpace semis
finance10 hours ago

AI warnings spark mixed moves in tech stocks as cybersecurity gains outpace semis

Tech shares slid after AI-safety warnings from Anthropic and OpenAI leaders raised questions about frontier AI, with the Nasdaq down about 0.8% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index off more than 4%; in contrast, cybersecurity names surged in premarket trading (Okta ~5%, CrowdStrike ~4.5%, Palo Alto Networks ~4.5%), with investors pricing in faster growth for security software as AI expands.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#cybersecurity#finance
AI slowdown fears drag Nasdaq as Nvidia, chipmakers slide
markets11 hours ago

AI slowdown fears drag Nasdaq as Nvidia, chipmakers slide

U.S. stocks slipped as fears of an AI slowdown weighed on sentiment; Nvidia fell about 3.2% to its lowest in nearly three weeks, helping drag the Nasdaq lower. At 9:45 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones fell 126.58 points (0.24%), the S&P 500 dropped 0.64%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.02%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index slid around 6%, with Intel, AMD and Marvell down, while some software names rose as investors rotated into defensives. Oil prices climbed and traders priced in a higher probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike, underscoring a cautious market mood. Many viewed the move as a pause in AI exuberance rather than a lasting downturn.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#finance#markets
Software Gains Momentum as Chips Slump in Wall Street’s New Rotation
markets11 hours ago

Software Gains Momentum as Chips Slump in Wall Street’s New Rotation

Investors are embracing a ‘long software, short chips’ rotation: enterprise SaaS leaders rally in premarket trading even as AI hardware names slide, reflecting expectations that hyperscaler AI infrastructure growth may plateau while enterprise AI adoption fuels recurring software revenue. CrowdStrike leads software gains, while chipmakers like Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom retreat on worries of overcapacity and slower model-training spend. The trend could persist into Q3 earnings season, with MSFT, GOOG, AMZN, and META guidance and Fed policy potentially shaping the rotation.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#markets#pair-trade
U.S. 10-year Treasury breaches 5% as inflation fears widen bond sell-off
markets12 hours ago

U.S. 10-year Treasury breaches 5% as inflation fears widen bond sell-off

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5% for the first time since 2023 amid a global bond sell-off driven by inflation concerns and a jump in borrowing costs, with higher yields weighing on equities and highlighting risks to public finances even as policymakers have tried to push yields lower; the move underscores the squeeze on borrowers as oil prices surge and uncertainty persists.

via Financial Times|
#inflation#markets#oil-prices
Chip stocks slip as AI-safety slowdown calls spook markets
markets13 hours ago

Chip stocks slip as AI-safety slowdown calls spook markets

NVIDIA stock slipped in premarket trading as AI-safety concerns and calls for a slowdown in AI development rattled the chip sector, with Broadcom, Intel, and Marvell dropping after AI leaders including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman urged caution on advancing powerful models. Futures for major indices were down as oil climbed, and investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai-safety#chip-stocks#futures
Oil spikes above $108 as Houthi strikes threaten Saudi energy routes
business14 hours ago

Oil spikes above $108 as Houthi strikes threaten Saudi energy routes

Oil prices jumped above $108 a barrel after Houthi attacks forced Saudi Arabia to shut its east–west crude pipeline, sending Brent to about $108.5 as supply fears grow around Hormuz and ongoing Middle East tensions; the move coincided with higher UK gas prices and rising government bond yields amid hawkish central‑bank expectations and inflation concerns.

via The Guardian|
#business#energy#inflation
Markets expect a Fed hike, but policymakers say the case isn’t closed
finance14 hours ago

Markets expect a Fed hike, but policymakers say the case isn’t closed

Markets are pricing in a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike this week, but key officials caution the decision isn’t settled. A hotter-than-expected August CPI boosted odds of tightening, while New York Fed Chief Williams and Fed Governor Waller signaled the inflation path and data must align before hiking. Analysts remain divided, with some arguing for holds or later moves, and others warning delaying could invite political risk. Overall, the decision appears close, with guidance suggesting the Fed may need multiple hikes over the coming year if inflation doesn’t quickly cool.

via finance.yahoo.com|
#economy#fed#finance
Yen Rally Pushes Traders to Eye CNH and CAD for Carry Trades
markets17 hours ago

Yen Rally Pushes Traders to Eye CNH and CAD for Carry Trades

The yen’s strength has traders seeking new carry-trade funding sources, with offshore yuan and the Canadian dollar emerging as contenders; the yen has risen about 6% against the dollar since July, and while hawkish BOJ signals and potential rate hikes support the move, analysts expect rotation rather than an end to yen carry trades, as CNH and CAD offer competing carry dynamics and funding options.

via CNBC|
#bank-of-japan#canadian-dollar#carry-trade