Asian markets traded unevenly on Wednesday, with South Korea’s KOSPI reaching an all-time high, while gains in other regions were limited as investor caution persisted. The surge in technology stocks earlier in the week cooled following a weaker finish on Wall Street. South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI climbed nearly 1% to 5,361.85 points, building on a […]
European equity markets began the new week on a muted and cautious tone, as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions, mounting uncertainty ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, and a heavy slate of global corporate earnings. Market participants remained reluctant to take aggressive positions, preferring a defensive stance while waiting for clearer signals from […]
European equities traded in subdued fashion on Tuesday as investors waited for clarity from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting while parsing fresh economic data across the region. By mid-morning, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 eased 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 dipped 0.1%. The lack of momentum reflected market caution, with investors holding […]
The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Wednesday, regaining stability after sharp losses last week as traders turned their focus to critical inflation figures that could set the tone for the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. At 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.1% to 97.820 […]
Asian equities advanced on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s record-setting performance. South Korea’s KOSPI climbed 1.5%, fueled by strong gains in heavyweight chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which rose 1.5% and 5% respectively. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index added up to 1.2%, touching a four-year peak, while the Hang Seng TECH sub-index jumped nearly 2%, […]
U.S. stock index futures edged lower in premarket trading Monday, following sharp gains on Wall Street after dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the prospect of near-term interest rate cuts. Investor attention this week is firmly on earnings from artificial intelligence leader NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), widely seen as a key indicator for […]
U.S. stock index futures edged lower Monday, consolidating after last week’s gains as investors looked ahead to a meeting between Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, alongside the closely watched Jackson Hole Symposium. At 05:35 ET (09:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures slipped 33 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures declined […]
U.S. stock index futures advanced Wednesday, extending recent gains after softer inflation data reinforced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. At 06:10 ET (10:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 130 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures added 15 points, or 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 65 points, or 0.3%. All […]
U.S. stock index futures moved slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance before the release of crucial inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy path. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 75 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures added 8 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 […]
U.S. stock index futures inched slightly higher on Monday, taking a breather after last week’s strong rally as investors looked ahead to pivotal inflation readings due later in the week.At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 105 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures rose 6 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures […]
