US stocks gain, two-year yields edge up before Fed
Nasdaq ends up more than 1%, while the S&P 500 rises about 0.6%. Two-year yields edge higher ahead of the Fed.
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US Stocks Gain as Two-Year Treasury Yields Edge Up Before Fed Decision
US stocks gained and the two-year Treasury yield edged higher ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.
Commentary Says AI Financing Could Test Market Capacity
The article reviews financing activity tied to AI, including Anthropic's IPO filing and proposed valuation, a $63 billion financing package, Meta's expanded $95 billion raise and SpaceX's $40 billion debt financing. It says markets are handling the financing deluge well so far.
US Stock Futures Mixed as Federal Reserve Meeting Begins
U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday as the Federal Reserve began its two-day meeting; the rate decision is scheduled for Wednesday. The 10-year Treasury yield was 4.99% and the 2-year yield was 4.72% at the last check.
GLOBAL MARKETS — Global stocks flat as AI and rate fears hit tech
(Updates prices throughout, adds oil settlement and analyst comment) S&P 500 and Dow gain; Nasdaq edges higher FedWatch shows implied October 28 hike odds at 27%, hold at 73% Dollar retreats from 18-month peak Shares in Korea and Japan hammered by AI nerves By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Global equity ma
GLOBAL MARKETS — Global stocks edge lower as AI and rate fears hit tech
(New throughout, updates with US markets, adds analyst comment) Nasdaq falls, S&P 500 and Dow gain FedWatch shows implied October 28 hike odds at 27%, hold at 73% Dollar retreats from 18-month peak Shares in Korea and Japan hammered by AI nerves By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Global equity markets edged
CANADA STOCKS — TSX futures rise slightly as yields fall, investors await US CPI
Oct 14 (Reuters) — Futures for Canada's main stock index edged higher on Wednesday as global bond yields continued to ease, while losses in precious metals limited gains ahead of key US inflation data. December futures on the S&P/TSX index inched up 0.2% at 6:04 a.m. ET (1004 GMT). Oil prices were little changed after
LIVE MARKETS — For markets, bond yields may matter more than midterms
Main US indexes modestly red Industrials weakest S&P 500 sector; energy leads gainers Euro STOXX 600 index off ~0.1% Dollar falls; gold dips; US crude, bitcoin rise modestly US 10-year Treasury yield edges down to ~5.22% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can
Bitcoin falls to around $81,500 as markets weaken
Bitcoin moved down to around $81,500 in afternoon trade as major U.S. stock indexes stayed lower and Treasury yields eased. The move came alongside broader risk-off action tied to oil, Fed comments and tech-sector weakness.
Thai Central Bank Likely to Keep Monetary Policy Accommodative -- Market Talk
0224 GMT - The Bank of Thailand is still likely to keep monetary policy accommodative, say two members of Goldman Sachs' economics research team in a note. While reduced fuel subsidies could drive up inflation by allowing greater pass-through from global energy prices, the members do not expect the BOT to respond unles
China Golden Week Offers Limited Boost to Consumption -- Market Talk
2146 ET - China's extended Golden Week holiday isn't likely to provide a major boost to consumption recovery, Deutsche Bank analyst Sammi Xu says in a note. It says domestic travel was subdued, with limited spending. Government estimates show that during the Oct. 1-4 period, cross-regional passenger trips were broadly
JGB Futures Edge Higher, Tracking Gains in U.S. Treasury Market -- Market Talk
2017 ET - JGB futures edge higher in the early Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasury market. JGBs and Treasurys tend to move in tandem. "We anticipate that buying will be slightly dominant" today following Tuesday's pause in Treasury yields' rise, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities' fixed
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 stocks ease, gold climbs 1% and Brent crude slips
Reuters Asia morning markets round-up for Sept. 30 showed global equities mostly lower, with major bond yields elevated and currencies mixed. Gold rose 1% after a recent low, while Brent crude fell.
Asia markets mixed as bond yields rise and gold climbs 1%
Stock markets were mixed across Asia and elsewhere on Tuesday as bond yields extended recent gains. Gold rose 1%, while the dollar strengthened against major currencies.
Wall Street set for cautious open as AI cash-flow debate weighs on stocks
S&P 500 and Nasdaq modestly lower; Dow about 0.6% down. Utilities lead gainers, healthcare lags. Dollar firmer, gold up about 1%, US crude down over 2%, and US 10-year yield around 5.28%. Apollo Global Chief Economist Torsten Slok highlights a potential gap between AI cash-flow projections.
U.S. JOLTS job openings fall 3.5% in August to 7.079 million
The Conference Board said U.S. consumer confidence fell 7.6 points to 81.9 in September, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 0.3% in July and 2.5% year over year.
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.
Global markets fall as Brent rises 4% to $108.5 on US-Iran stalemate
Markets priced a 68% chance of a second straight Fed hike in October, while U.S. 2-year yields posted their biggest monthly rise since February 2023. The dollar hit two-month peaks, the euro fell to $1.1383 and gold slid 3% to $4,151 an ounce.
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 US OPEN - Trump Hails "Very Good" Talks With Iran's Envoys
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS IRAN TALKS EVEN AS TEHRAN SETS 'FIRM POSITIONS': #0244e48b-2945-4b3b-8085-728a924ddf38 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH: WSJ: #cddd3044-ae77-4efa-9233-fb28b1e6f368 * NAGEL SAYS 'VIGILANT' ECB MAY NEED MILDLY RESTRICTIVE RATES: #13be4029-5b8c-40
MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Pullback Continues
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS 'VERY GOOD' IRAN TALKS FOLLOWING ANNIHILATION THREAT - BBG: #cdbad0a1-5c8d-4cdb-9819-370162b99299 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH - WSJ: #a4c79a68-e487-466b-a806-4885fa3200e0 * LASTING SHOCKS, FIRMING DEMAND REQUIRE FED ACTION - BARKIN - MNI
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 End Week Mixed; Asian Stocks Mixed; US Yields Top 5%
Global equity markets closed mixed, with Europe down and Wall Street ending a volatile week with modest gains. US Treasury yields topped 5%, while Brent crude remained above $100. Asian markets showed mixed performance.
Global Markets Ebb and Flow in Mixed Friday Session
Global equity markets experienced a mixed session on Friday, with gains on Wall Street partially offsetting losses in Europe. Bond yields continued to climb, with US 10-year Treasury yields topping 5%, while currency markets saw the dollar strengthen against the yen. Spot gold and Brent crude prices showed modest movem
US STOCKS — Wall St mixed as benchmark Treasury yields reach 5%, oil takes a pause
(Updates to midafternoon trading, adds analyst comments) Indexes: Dow down 0.34%, S&P 500 down 0.12%, Nasdaq unchanged Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair Xenon Pharmaceuticals slides after trial setback Crude prices pause at over $100/barrel as China asks Iran to curb Houthi attacks By Stephen Culp and Niket Nishant
Fed raises benchmark rate for first time since July 2023
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark interest rate to a 3.75% to 4% range in a unanimous vote on Wednesday, marking the first hike since July 2023. The move implies higher borrowing costs while boosting yields on cash and short-term fixed-income holdings.
VersaBank reports record Q3 growth, assets top $7 billion
VersaBank said Q3 2026 brought record credit assets, revenue and net interest income, with net income up 53% year over year and total assets topping $7 billion for the first time.
VersaBank says Q3 saw record credit assets, revenue and net interest income
VersaBank reported record Q3 credit assets, revenue and net interest income, with net income up 53% year over year and adjusted net income up 27%, driven mainly by its U.S. Structured Receivable Program.
Oil rises after U.S. strikes on Iran-linked targets
Oil is rising after the U.S. struck two rocket launchers on Larak Island, with traders also reacting to hawkish comments from Warsh and broad early selling in stocks.