After a holiday-shortened week, investors will keep a close eye on the upcoming economic report on inflation, which is the highlight of the week. Last week, the labor market again showed signs of moderation. June’s nonfarm employment figures showed an increase of 206,000 jobs, a slight decline from May’s revised count of 218,000. The U.S. […]

U.S. stock indexes fell slightly on Monday as investors await both Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony and key inflation data for more signals on interest rates this week. Futures stabilized in the wake of Wall Street hitting record highs on Friday last week as softer-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data increased optimism that the Fed will […]

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday on volumes affected by the holiday and helped by dovish comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Wall Street’s major indexes had a quiet and subdued day on Wednesday due to Thursday’s Independence Day holiday, coming off significant gains on Tuesday after Powell indicated some progress on […]

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has predicted that inflation in the United States could return to the central bank’s 2% target by the end of 2025 or the following year, although he has indicated that policymakers “will take their time” before implementing possible interest rate cuts. Powell, who was speaking at a panel discussion held […]

U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday, losing ground from record levels ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Wall Street’s major indices closed Monday’s trading day higher, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.1%, while the NASDAQ Composite rose 0.8% to close at record levels, supported […]

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, as investors awaited further clues about interest rates from a series of Federal Reserve officials and crucial market readings during this holiday-shortened week. The major indices are poised to start a new week with gains, recovering from Friday’s losses but continuing the positive tone seen last quarter as the second […]

Next Friday’s U.S. jobs report will mark the climax of a holiday-shortened week as markets try to clear uncertainty over the exact date when interest rate cuts could begin. Comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will be closely watched, as will the minutes of the U.S. central bank’s last meeting on Wednesday. Also, elections […]

U.S. stock indices were mostly higher on Wednesday, following a rally in the technology industry led by market favorite Nvidia. Wall Street experienced fluctuations on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% and the NASDAQ Composite up 1.3%, ending three days of declines, boosted by a rebound in Nvidia shares. In contrast, the 30-stock Dow […]

U.S. stock index futures and equities were mostly higher on Tuesday, showing signs of recovery after the general sell-off in technology stocks earlier in the week. Wall Street shows signs of recovery after Nvidia losses The technology sector is showing signs of recovery Tuesday after taking a big hit last session, when the NASDAQ Composite […]

U.S. stocks rose on Monday and remained near all-time highs, as investors awaited key inflation data this week to provide further clues about interest rates. The previous week, the major indices closed weaker after the release of stronger-than-expected purchasing managers’ index readings, which increased concerns that the U.S. economy would remain robust, giving the Federal […]