U.S. Crude Oil Rises Above $100 a Barrel, Gains 3.5%
West Texas Intermediate for November delivery settled at $101.41 a barrel Friday, up 3.5% on the day, as escalating Mideast tensions rattled traders.
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USDA lowers 2027 beef and pork production outlook
The USDA cut its 2027 U.S. beef production forecast to 24.7 billion pounds from 24.8 billion pounds and lowered pork output to 27.8 billion pounds from 28.1 billion pounds in the October WASDE report. Steer prices were unchanged at $2.38 a pound, while the barrows and gilts price estimate slipped to 63 cents from 64 ce
Gold rises more than 1% as dollar softens
Gold futures climbed 1.4% in early European trading as the dollar eased and oil prices fell. Traders are also reassessing the inflation and interest-rate outlook.
Gold rises more than 1% as dollar eases
Gold futures advanced in early European trade as the dollar softened and oil prices fell. Traders were also reassessing the inflation and interest-rate outlook.
Bitcoin recovers 0.9% to $82,468
Bitcoin rose 0.9% to $82,468 after touching a two-and-a-half-week low, as risk appetite improved on hopes of diplomatic progress in the Middle East conflict. The move also came as oil prices eased and the dollar softened.
Nasdaq hits 23rd record high of 2024; S&P 500, Dow also rise
The Nasdaq Composite closed at its 23rd record high of the year, boosted by tech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft. The S&P 500 and Dow also finished higher, despite a rise in U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to their highest level since 2002.
Bulls and Bears: Costco, KB Home, McDonald’s
examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks ended the week higher, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence lifted technology shares. The S&P 500 rose about 0.7% through Thursday, w
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.
INDIA STOCKS — Indian shares set to open lower as crude rises above $100; NSE listing in focus
Sept 24 (Reuters) — Indian shares are set to open lower on Thursday after oil prices rose above $100 a barrel in the previous session following Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's comments at the UN General Assembly that Tehran will never surrender to US pressure. Iran and the United States remain divided over how to
MNI EUROPEAN MARKETS ANALYSIS: USD Supported Despite Lower Oil
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
Tech stocks rise on AI fever; oil, bond yields temper rally
Technology shares were boosted by renewed optimism over AI, with Meta Platforms' stock soaring more than 11%. However, rising oil prices and bond yields limited broader market gains. The dollar also rose against the yen as hopes for a Bank of Japan rate hike faded.
GLOBAL MARKETS — Global shares edge higher as central banks double down on inflation fight
(Recasts with US market close, adds oil settlement. updates prices) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar rises against yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude settles lower, gold gains By Amanda Cooper and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — An index of global equit
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
Oil tops $85 as Hormuz disruption lifts energy ETFs
U.S. crude rises above $85 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps oil logistics under strain, with USO, XOP and OIH each in the green year to date.