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The S&P 500 fell about 0.36% to around 7,477 after President Trump said an interim Iran deal was 'over', with tech names dragging the index while Broadcom rose on a chip-supply deal and Nvidia gained on China chip news; oil prices jumped and Treasuries yields rose as investors weigh possible escalation and a softer global growth outlook from the IMF.
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday with the Dow up about 0.1%, the S&P 500 up 0.3%, and the Nasdaq up 0.8% as chip shares led gains into the quarter’s end. Investors weighed a stronger dollar and falling oil against a backdrop of a Supreme Court ruling that preserves Fed independence and expectations for the June jobs report, while eyeing potential US-Iran talks in Qatar and Nike’s upcoming earnings.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped to a fresh record above 65,000 (65,081.96) as oil prices slid on signs of progress in Iran talks after Trump’s remarks, lifting sentiment during holiday-thinned trading. WTI crude fell about 4.5% to $92.23 and Brent about 4.5% to $98.87. In the U.S., major indices rose with the Dow at 50,579.70 (+294.04), the S&P 500 at 7,473.47 (+0.37%), and the Nasdaq at 26,343.97 (+0.19%), while markets in Hong Kong and South Korea were closed for holidays.
Mohamed El-Erian warns that U.S. stocks and the economy are carrying 'baggage' from years of cheap money that could limit future gains, as the era of ultra-low rates fades, the Fed tightens, and oil-driven inflation bites amid rising geopolitical tensions; he argues investors should dial back risk and focus on relative positioning rather than chasing new highs, noting that U.S. exceptionalism may struggle as geo-economics become more challenging.
U.S. stocks opened higher after March inflation data largely met expectations, with the Dow up slightly and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbing as investors weighed Iran-war tensions and the ceasefire’s stability.
U.S. stocks gained as gold reached a new record and the dollar weakened, signaling stronger appetite for risk assets.
U.S. stocks closed higher with the Dow and S&P 500 pushing to records while gold jumped, as Trump escalated his criticism of the Fed and Chair Powell, boosting policy uncertainty. Notable movers included Alibaba, Beam Therapeutics, and Duolingo.
U.S. stock futures are slightly down as traders await the final trading day of 2025, amid ongoing economic and market uncertainties.
Markets experienced a mixed start to the week with gains driven by trade optimism and hopes for ending the US government shutdown, while concerns remain over corporate earnings, regional bank jitters, and global supply chain dependencies, especially related to China and critical minerals.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports President Trump's proposal to replace quarterly company reports with semiannual reports, arguing it would benefit investors by reducing compliance costs and aligning the U.S. with international standards, potentially making the U.S. more attractive for foreign companies, despite concerns about transparency and investor protection.
Investors anticipate a Fed rate cut this week, but experts warn it could have unintended negative effects, such as rising long-term yields and reaccelerating inflation, similar to the 2007 scenario where rate cuts failed to stimulate the economy and instead fueled inflation, potentially harming the stock market and economic growth.
Tether, a major player in the cryptocurrency space, is planning to launch a new stablecoin aimed at the US markets, signaling ongoing developments in digital currencies and their regulatory landscape.
Global markets are preparing for a busy three-day period of economic reports, policy decisions, and corporate earnings, with US trade tensions easing and investors focusing on interest rate policies and earnings from tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, amid a cautiously optimistic outlook for the global economy.
Wall Street is preparing for a critical three-day period that could significantly impact US markets, with investors closely watching upcoming events and data that may influence market direction.
The article examines whether American exceptionalism, characterized by the US's dominant financial markets, stable institutions, and economic resilience, remains valid amid political and economic challenges such as trade protectionism, rising federal debt, and global shifts in investment. Despite recent uncertainties, US assets continue to attract significant foreign investment, supported by the dollar's status and the strength of US companies, especially in technology. However, concerns about long-term sustainability and the potential for diversification are prompting some investors to reconsider their reliance on US assets, exploring alternatives like Europe and China.