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US PCE, GDP, ADP reports: inflation cools, consumer spending strong
August PCE inflation rose 0.3% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year, below expectations. Core PCE rose 0.2% monthly and 3.3% annually, also cooler than predicted. Second-quarter GDP was revised up to a 2.2% annualized rate, while September private sector jobs added by ADP surged to 90,000, exceeding forecasts.
Global markets: stocks fall; oil off highs as Fed hike odds rise
U.S. stocks fell, Treasury yields hit multi-year highs and the dollar firmed as markets priced a roughly 70% chance of a second straight Fed hike in October. Oil gave back some gains after earlier jumping on renewed Middle East negotiations hopes.
Stocks fall; oil prices off highs amid renewed hopes for Middle East negotiations
By Caroline Valetkevitch and Amanda CooperMajor stock indexes fell on Monday, as oil edged higher and Treasury yields extended their recent rise ahead of more expected interest-rate hikes from the Federal Reserve in coming months.The Nasdaq led Wall Street lower, even as shares of Nvidia NASDAQ:NVD…
Global stocks fall as oil rises, Treasury yields extend gains
Major stock indexes fell, with the MSCI world gauge down 0.83%, as oil prices resumed their rise and Treasury yields extended gains. Spot gold dropped 3.5% to a more than seven-week low.
BofA says weak demand could push US Treasury yields higher
Bank of America analysts said higher borrowing costs have yet to attract a broad enough buyer base for US Treasuries. They cited bearish positioning, bank selling and outflows from long-duration bond funds.
Global markets fall as oil, Treasury yields rise on Fed hike bets
Major stock indexes fell as oil resumed its rise and Treasury yields extended gains ahead of more expected Fed rate hikes. Nvidia rose after boosting its buyback authorization, while gold fell and the dollar strengthened.
Stocks fall, squeezed by rising oil prices and Treasury yields
By Caroline Valetkevitch and Amanda CooperMajor stock indexes fell on Monday, as oil resumed its rise after US-Iranian talks reached a stalemate, while Treasury yields extended their recent rise ahead of more expected interest-rate hikes from the Fed in coming months.The Nasdaq led Wall Street lowe…
Wall Street rises as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies 3.3%
The S&P 500 rose 0.45%, the Nasdaq gained 0.50% and the Dow advanced 0.78%. Microsoft climbed 3.3% after unveiling new Copilot capabilities, while Akamai surged 6% on an $11.6 billion Anthropic deal.
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise Amid Optimism Following Iran’s Offer To Reopen Strait of Hormuz — AKAM, COST, SCHL In Focus
U.S. stocks look set for a positive opening on Friday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rising, after closing Thursday on a mixed note. Contributing to the optimism are comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on a nuc
MNI ASIA MARKETS ANALYSIS: Crude Rebounds, Xi Comes to US
HIGHLIGHTS * Gov Barr (permanent FOMC voter)'s speech Tuesday is primarily on the longer-term outlook for the housing sector, but importantly he notes that his "base case" is for "further policy adjustments" (plural) * Iranian security chief Rezaii via Irib: "Iran has not been in a hurry to negotiate; today, Iran's con
Under the Radar: 3 Small-Cap Stocks Without the Junk
For years, investors have argued about whether the small-cap premium still exists. The original case was easy enough to understand. Smaller companies should produce higher returns because investors are accepting more risk. These businesses usually have less access to capital, fewer revenue sources, thinner trading volu
US STOCKS — Wall Street gains on AI surge, oil slides, yields fall
Major US stock indexes advanced on Monday, buoyed by gains in AI firms. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs and oil prices fell more than 3% amid prospects of Middle East talks.
U.S. stocks on the move: Insmed, Marvell, Meta
Wall Street's main indexes rose, led by AI-related gains, while Treasury yields eased and crude prices fell more than 3%. The item also flags individual movers including Insmed, Marvell and Meta.
US stocks open higher as crude falls, Treasury yields ease
US equity indexes opened higher on Monday, led by communications services and technology, while energy stocks lagged. Crude oil prices dipped below $100 per barrel and US 10-year Treasury yields eased across the curve.
Wall Street set to open higher as AI stocks rise, oil slides
US stock futures pointed higher on Monday, with the Dow up 0.84%, the S&P 500 up 0.67% and the Nasdaq 100 up 1.05%. AI-related shares rose in premarket trading while crude fell more than 2% to an 11-day low.
GLOBAL MARKETS — Global shares fall, Treasury yields rise as central banks double down on inflation fight
(Updates headline and prices throughout with US markets, adds analyst comment) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar rises against yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude falls, gold gains By Amanda Cooper and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Equities around the w
Five Dow components yield 2.9% or more
The article says five Dow components currently yield 2.89% to 5.66%, led by Verizon, Nike, Chevron, Procter & Gamble and IBM, while the Dow trades near record highs.
Meta Platforms, Qualcomm, Robinhood, Microsoft and Chipotle: Why These 5 Stock Are on Investors' Radars Today
Major U.S. indices ended the session lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 2.19% to 51,594.14, the S&P 500 declining 1.52% to 7,316.15 and the Nasdaq shedding 1.74% to 24,442.94 The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%—3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, although three p
Equity Markets Rise Intraday as Big Tech Gains
() -- US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday, aided by certain mega-cap technology stocks, as traders parsed the latest inflation data. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.5% at 26,246.1 after midday Wednesday, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.3% to 7,568.2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2% to 52,620.4. Among
Update: US Equities Rise Intraday in Tech-Led Advance as Oil Prices Ease
() -- (Updates with latest market prices and developments.) US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as the technology sector advanced led by chip-related stocks, while oil prices retreated. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.2% at 26,172.9 after midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,541.2. The Dow Jones
Update: US Equity Indexes Rise as Growth Areas Top Sector Charts
() -- (Updates with index/price moves from the first paragraph.) US equity indexes rose ahead of the close on Monday, as chipmakers, the poster child for the so-called artificial intelligence trade, led the biggest gainers among market heavyweights. The Nasdaq jumped 1.3% to 26,156.2, the S&P 500 climbed 0.9% to 7,547.
Update: Equity Markets Rise Intraday as Tech Advances
() -- (Updates with latest market prices and developments.) US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as the technology sector advanced, led by semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.2% at 26,141.8 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,536.5. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up
Astera Labs Stock Jumps as Chip Shares Rally
Astera Labs Inc. (NASDAQ: ALAB ) shares are climbing Tuesday as chip stocks build on Monday’s rebound and an additional lift after Susquehanna boosted its outlook on equipment maker KLA Corporation. Here’s what you should know. Astera Labs shares are testing new highs. What’s behind ALAB new highs? Susquehanna Raises O