Economy & Finance
Markets await clarity on Fed policy as Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole amid pressure from Treasury Secretary Bessent's market interventions and uncertainty over inflation stance.
Markets await Warsh's Jackson Hole stance as Bessent intervention stirs Fed pressure
Markets await clarity on Fed policy as Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole amid pressure from Treasury Secretary Bessent's market interventions and uncertainty o…
HighAsian stocks tumble as Fed signals imminent rate hikes to combat inflation
Asian and US stock markets tumbled after the Federal Reserve signaled imminent interest rate increases to combat inflation, with major indices across Tokyo, Ho…
HighAsian stocks mixed as robust US data battles high oil, bond yields
Asian stocks showed mixed performance Thursday as positive US economic data and reduced Fed rate hike expectations were offset by elevated oil prices and gover…
HighDollar slides to two-week low as tame inflation and falling yields shift sentiment
The dollar fell to two-week lows Wednesday as benign U.S. inflation data and declining Treasury yields reduced expectations for higher interest rates, weighing…
HighDollar Weakens as Markets Await Fed Minutes Amid Rate Hike Uncertainty
The US dollar declined as markets await Federal Reserve minutes and policymaker speeches, with October rate hike odds falling to 20.5% from 51% following softe…
HighUAE seeks dollar backstop from US, warns of yuan pivot if liquidity tightens
UAE requested potential currency swap from US Federal Reserve to secure dollar liquidity amid Iran conflict disruptions, warning it may turn to yuan if conditi…
HighStocks near record high as oil prices ease inflation fears
U.S. stocks rallied to near record highs Monday as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns, with the S&P 500 jumping 1.5% following Trump's decision to hol…
HighWall Street plunges in worst day since 2022 amid recession fears
Wall Street suffered its worst day in nearly two years as global stock markets tumbled on recession fears, with the S&P 500 dropping 3% and the Nikkei falling…
HighIndian Markets Poised for Positive Open as US Yields Retreat, Asia Rallies
Indian markets showed mixed signals on August 20, 2026, with Sensex and Nifty closing lower despite positive Asian market performance and US Treasury yield ret…
HighRupiah Slides to 16-Month Low as Indonesia Grapples With Fiscal Deficit
Indonesia's rupiah fell to 16-year lows as fiscal deficits and US trade war threats weigh on the currency, while regional stock markets show mixed performance…
HighWall Street bounces back as bargain hunters ignore fading Fed rate cut odds
Wall Street rebounded Friday as investors bought the dip despite hawkish Fed officials dampening December rate cut expectations, with Treasury yields rising an…
HighRinggit gains on softer US yields as Fed seen taking accommodative stance
The ringgit gained marginally against the US dollar as easing Treasury yields weakened the greenback, supported by rising oil and gold prices that improve Mala…
HighDollar strengthens on growth bets as ECB-Fed divergence widens yield gap
The U.S. dollar strengthened against low-yielding currencies on expectations of faster economic recovery and higher bond yields, while markets await the Reserv…
HighDollar slides on weak jobs data as Fed rate hike bets cool
The U.S. dollar fell to its lowest weekly drop in three months after June's weak jobs report of 57,000 payrolls reduced market expectations for near-term Fed r…
HighDollar slides toward second weekly loss as Fed rate hike bets cool
The dollar fell to its weakest level since April as traders reduced expectations for aggressive Fed rate hikes, buoyed by moderating inflation data and stronge…
HighWall Street delays Fed rate cut bets to September as oil shock stokes inflation fears
Major investment banks including Morgan Stanley now expect the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates in September rather than June, citing rising oil…
HighUS Futures Rise on Mideast Diplomacy, Strong Earnings Offset Valuation Concerns
US stock futures edge higher as easing Middle East tensions and strong corporate earnings boost investor sentiment, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs des…
HighWeak Jobs Report Fuels Fed Rate-Cut Bets, Lifting Stocks and Bonds
A softer-than-expected August jobs report with just 22,000 new payrolls and rising unemployment to 4.3% has strengthened market bets on imminent Fed rate cuts,…
HighTransatlantic Rate Convergence May Be a Mirage as Geopolitical Shocks Complicate Outlook
While US-eurozone interest rate differentials are narrowing, longer-term economic divergence persists due to differing growth prospects and inflation dynamics,…
HighAsian stocks retreat from records as profit-taking, Fed uncertainty weigh on markets
Asian stock markets fell from all-time highs Tuesday as investors booked profits after tech rallies, while U.S. economic weakness and divergent Fed signals clo…
HighAsia Shares Slip as Fed Signals Steady Rate Hikes; Dollar Strengthens
Asian shares fell Thursday following Fed minutes indicating steady rate hikes ahead, though with potential moderation. The dollar strengthened as markets weigh…
HighDollar Weakens as ECB Signals Caution, U.S. Growth Disappoints
The dollar fell against the euro and pound on Thursday as traders reacted to ECB President Lagarde's comments, weak U.S. GDP growth of 2%, and central bank rat…
HighWall Street rallies as Treasury yields ease amid Fed uncertainty
U.S. stock markets closed higher Wednesday after recent declines, driven by falling Treasury yields as investors await clarity on Federal Reserve policy decisi…
HighDollar Holds Gains on Strong US Data; Aussie Rises Ahead of RBA Decision
The US dollar holds gains Tuesday on positive manufacturing data and Fed policy expectations, while the Australian dollar rises ahead of an anticipated rate hi…
HighWall Street Mixed as Tech Earnings and Fed Decision Dominate Trading Week
Wall Street closed mixed as investors await major tech earnings reports and Federal Reserve decisions this week, with mega-cap stocks potentially determining m…
HighIndian Stocks Poised Higher as Fed Rate Hike Sparks Global Rally
Indian equities expected to open higher following U.S. Fed's 25bp rate hike and Powell's confidence in economic resilience. Global risk assets rally as markets…
HighBank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.5% Amid Inflation Above Target
Japan's central bank held its key interest rate at 0.5% as inflation remains above its 2% target. The decision comes amid economic recovery, trade tariff conce…
HighWall Street hits triple record high on softer-than-expected US inflation data
Wall Street's three major indices reached all-time highs after US inflation came in lower than expected at 3% annually, signaling potential Federal Reserve rat…
HighUS stocks retreat as Wall Street weighs mixed Big Tech earnings and trade tensions
US stock market pulls back from record highs as investors weigh mixed signals from Big Tech earnings, US-China trade relations, and Federal Reserve policy expe…
HighMarkets Hit Fresh Bear Lows as Inflation Reports Loom
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 reached fresh bear market lows Tuesday as chip stocks and Tesla slumped, with major inflation reports and Fed minutes due this week.
HighMarket Rally Pauses Before Fed Decision as Banking Fears Ease, GME Surges
U.S. stock futures edge higher as markets await Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate hike decision, with banking sector stabilizing after Treasury support signals…
HighDollar hits 17-month high as global bond rout pressures euro amid inflation fears
The US dollar reached a 17-month high as global bond markets experienced a severe sell-off, pushing Treasury yields to multi-decade peaks amid inflation concer…
HighMarket Rally Stalls as Tesla Tumbles on Weak Guidance; Earnings Season Heats Up
U.S. stock futures showed mixed movement after Tesla missed earnings expectations and warned of notably lower 2024 growth, while Treasury yields rose and other…
HighDow hits record high as market rotation favors blue chips over tech
The Dow Jones surged nearly 600 points to a record close while the Nasdaq declined as investors rotated away from mega-cap tech and chip stocks amid cooling jo…
HighDollar eases as risk appetite returns ahead of central bank decisions
The dollar eased Wednesday as risk appetite returned to markets ahead of major central bank announcements. The yen strengthened while investors await Fed, ECB,…
HighAsian Tech Stocks Rise as Oil Retreats; BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Nikkei
Asian tech shares gained ground as oil prices declined, while central bank rate hikes pressured bond markets and the dollar strengthened against the yen follow…
MediumChina's Strong Trade Data Lifts Asian Shares to Best Day in Weeks
Asian shares surged to their best session in over two weeks, driven by stronger-than-expected Chinese trade data and tech stock rebounds, particularly in Hong…
HighShanghai stocks rally to 3-month high despite Fed hawkishness and COVID concerns
Shanghai stocks surged to three-month highs despite U.S. market weakness from hawkish Fed expectations, as analysts bet on Chinese economic recovery through po…
HighAmazon-OpenAI deal lifts stocks as dollar surges on Fed rate-cut doubts
Wall Street climbed on Amazon's $38B cloud deal with OpenAI while the dollar hit a 3-month high against the euro as Fed rate cut expectations diminished follow…
HighTame CPI Lifts Stocks, Bonds as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Cool
US stocks and bonds rallied after July's moderate inflation reading reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate increases, with the S&P 500 near al…
HighAsian stocks tumble as AI rally falters on Broadcom miss, Mideast tensions simmer
Asian equities declined Friday following Broadcom's disappointing revenue forecast, triggering profit-taking in tech stocks amid concerns AI investments may be…
HighIndian Markets Poised for Weak Open as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
Indian stock markets expected to open weak as Gift Nifty signals caution amid Asia-Pacific sell-off, elevated crude oil prices, and escalating West Asia tensio…
HighStock Market Rallies Near Record as Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears
The S&P 500 jumped 1.5% to near its all-time high as easing oil prices and Trump's decision to hold off on Iran strikes calmed inflation concerns. Strong corpo…
HighStocks Slip as Treasury Yields Rise Amid Iran Tensions and Mixed Economic Signals
US stock indices closed slightly lower Tuesday as rising Treasury yields offset gains from oil price declines and strong housing data. Geopolitical tensions an…
HighNasdaq Reclaims Key Levels as Banks Rebound; Meta Flashes Buy Signal
U.S. stock market rallied strongly Tuesday with Nasdaq reclaiming key levels, driven by bank stock rebounds and Meta's buy signal despite announcing layoffs. M…
HighTech earnings lift S&P 500 futures as yen weakens after Japan intervention
US equity futures rose on strong megacap tech earnings pushing Wall Street to record highs, while the yen weakened after Japan's currency intervention. April m…
HighEurozone bond yields stabilize as Fed tapering speculation outweighs ECB support
Eurozone government bond yields held steady Friday as the rush to fixed income eased, with German 10-year yields edging higher from July lows amid diverging si…
HighAI Boom Fuels Record US Markets Despite Economic Headwinds
US stock markets hit record highs driven by AI investment boom despite geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds, raising concerns about a potential bubble…
HighDollar Weakens as Treasury Yields Ease; Fed Minutes in Focus
The U.S. dollar drifted to multi-month lows as Treasury yields eased and investors awaited Fed minutes for rate guidance, reflecting softer economic data and r…
High10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 20-Year High as Fed Rate Hikes Persist
The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, reaching 5% as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates, raising…
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