The FTSE 100 Index, short for Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, stands as a key benchmark for investors and traders worldwide. This index comprises the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, offering insight into the performance of the British market as a whole. Its broad base of individual stocks gives it […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: GM, Porsche, and BP
Key Points To Watch Out For: Starbucks (SBUX): Weak Results and Negative Market Reaction Starbucks shares fell 7% in premarket trading after the coffee chain reported quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street expectations. While the CEO highlighted progress in improving customer service, weak revenue performance remains a major concern for investors. Snap (SNAP): Advertising Spending […]
U.S. Stock Futures End Mostly Down at the Close of a Volatile Month
U.S. stock futures edged mostly lower early Wednesday as investors awaited a wave of economic reports and high-profile corporate earnings to cap off a volatile month for financial markets. By 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 16 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures fell 10 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures […]
Dollar Rises Slightly but Is Heading for a Sharp Monthly Loss
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since November 2022, weighed down by growing uncertainty over the Trump administration’s shifting trade policies. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—rose 0.1% to 99.080. Despite […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Pair Gains Ground as Weak U.S. Data Weighs on Dollar
The EUR/USD pair extended its upward momentum on Wednesday, climbing toward the 1.1390 mark during the European session. The move comes amid sustained weakness in the U.S. dollar, pressured by softer-than-expected U.S. economic indicators. Traders are now turning their attention to high-impact economic data releases from both the U.S. and the Eurozone, including Germany’s retail […]
Arizona Advances Groundbreaking Legislation to Invest Public Funds in Bitcoin and Digital Assets
In a landmark move for cryptocurrency adoption in the United States, Arizona lawmakers have passed two bills that would allow the state to directly invest public funds in Bitcoin and other digital assets. The legislation positions Arizona at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into state-level financial strategy. Arizona Passes Bills to Establish a Bitcoin […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: GM, Porsche, and BP
Key Points To Watch Out For: General Motors (GM): Strong Results with Withdrawn Guidance Create Uncertainty General Motors delivered better-than-expected quarterly results but withdrew its full-year guidance due to ongoing border uncertainty. Despite strong operating performance, shares declined in premarket trading, further pressured by the company’s decision to postpone its analyst call. President Trump is […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rose Briefly Ahead of a Flurry of Earnings Reports; Important Data Will Also Be Published
U.S. stock futures ticked higher early Tuesday as investors turned their focus to a heavy slate of economic data and high-profile earnings releases from major tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. As of 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 115 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures rose 10 points, or […]
Dollar Rises Slightly Before the Release of Crucial Economic Data
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Tuesday but remains on track for a steep monthly decline, pressured by persistent uncertainty surrounding tariffs and growing concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy. As of 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—rose 0.2% to […]
Outlook for the Week of April 28 – May 2
The week of April 29 to May 3 is crucial, with attention focused on the release of key economic data in the United States, including GDP, PCE inflation, and nonfarm payrolls, against a backdrop of escalating trade tensions with China. The Bank of Japan will keep its monetary policy unchanged, while the Eurozone and Australia […]