Asian stocks were mixed as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's summer conference for indications on inflation control and interest rate hikes, with investors warned of potential surprises.
Stock indices finished the trading session mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) falling while the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and the S&P 500 (SPX) gained. Additionally, auto loan delinquencies are increasing as car prices become unsustainable, and gas prices are on the rise.
The markets were mixed today, with the Dow dropping while the Nasdaq rose slightly, and major indices are down over the past five trading sessions; however, year-to-date, the markets are still up and have retreated to valuations not seen since early July.
Summary: U.S. markets closed mixed on Tuesday as the Nasdaq saw slight gains thanks to tech stocks while financials dragged on other indexes after major U.S. banks were hit with another downgrade from a credit rating agency. Meanwhile, China took steps to stabilize its currency amid weakening economic conditions and deteriorating credit conditions.
Gulf stock markets ended mixed as China's measures to support its markets provided some relief, while energy market volatility weighed on sentiment.
U.S. stock futures are mixed as investors await economic data and assess the possibility of the Federal Reserve ending its interest rate hiking campaign, while Chinese manufacturing contracts, increasing pressure for stronger economic support from Beijing.
Stocks were mixed on Friday after the US unemployment rate unexpectedly rose and more jobs were added to the economy than expected, with the Nasdaq entering negative territory while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones remained positive.
U.S. stocks ended the week with solid gains, but mixed trading, as traders weigh whether the soft economic data will convince the Federal Reserve to hold off on further rate hikes.
Stock futures are mixed as the market aims to maintain momentum in the holiday-shortened week, following an upbeat week for Wall Street with the Dow and Nasdaq registering their best performances since July.
Summary: The US markets ended mixed after the release of the latest jobs report data, with the economy adding 187,000 jobs in August but seeing an increase in unemployment, while in Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed higher, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was down, and China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen CSI 300 declined. Additionally, European markets saw declines, and commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, gold, silver, and copper experienced varying price movements.
Chinese stocks are being affected by mixed estimates for inflation, which is impacting Alibaba and other companies.
Asian equity markets finished the day mixed, with Japan's Nikkei, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Taiwan's TAIEX declining, while South Korea's KOSPI, Australia's ASX All Ordinaries, India's SENSEX, and China's Shanghai Composite closed higher; European markets are higher in midday trading and U.S. equity futures point to a positive open following an upgrade by Morgan Stanley of Tesla's shares.
Stock indices finished today’s trading session in the green, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all gaining, while the energy sector fell and the consumer discretionary sector led; individuals held a relatively steady stance on inflation expectations but had growing concerns regarding employment prospects and obtaining credit, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed confidence in the stability of the U.S. economy, citing controlled inflation and positive employment trends.
Asian markets experienced mixed results, with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 falling and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropping by about 1%, while Japan's markets were marginally positive; tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks after the correction, and Federal Reserve officials are feeling less urgency for another interest rate hike due to improved inflation data. Additionally, Apple shares fell amid China concerns but an analyst is holding off on shorting the stock, Morgan Stanley upgraded Tesla stock due to its autonomous driving supercomputer, HSBC revealed its "must see stocks" in the UK, and consumer discretionary stocks gave the S&P 500 an upward push.
European stock markets traded mixed as investors analyzed UK jobs and Spanish inflation data ahead of the upcoming European Central Bank meeting, while oil prices rose amid anticipation of the monthly OPEC report and Chinese demand forecasts.
Wall Street stocks traded mixed as investors awaited Wednesday's key inflation data, with the Nasdaq Composite retreating amid a tumble in Oracle shares, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned higher and tech stocks took center stage with Apple's iPhone 15 launch and anticipation for the blockbuster Arm IPO.
Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, were unchanged after hours as the stock market rally experienced losses, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropping below the 50-day line, while energy stocks led and software retreated. Apple stock fell after unveiling the iPhone 15 and other products, while stocks such as Salesforce, Alphabet, General Electric, Shopify, and Nvidia remained in or near buy areas. The CPI inflation report and Adobe earnings are potential market catalysts.
Wall Street finishes mixed after inflation report shows prices slightly higher than expected, with the S&P 500 up 0.1% and the Dow Jones down 0.2%.
Stocks on Wall Street ended mixed after an inflation report showed a slight increase, but economists believe underlying inflation trends still point towards continued moderation and the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, while airlines struggled due to higher fuel costs and technology stocks benefited from the possibility of no further interest rate hikes.
Stocks closed relatively unchanged on Monday as investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, which will determine the central bank's next interest rate decision, amidst easing core inflation and a cooling labor market.
European markets were mixed as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting and assessed the central banks' stance on inflation, with retail stocks making the biggest losses while autos and oil and gas were up.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped as the stock market correction worsened, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached new highs, with key inflation data expected later in the week, while Tesla stock fell and Apple and Microsoft stocks were mixed.
Stocks had a mixed day as market participants remained cautious ahead of a busy week of economic data, including the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, leading to potential market volatility, while Amazon announced a $4 billion investment in an AI startup.
Stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as investors worried about higher interest rates, rising bond yields, a spike in oil prices, and the possibility of a government shutdown, though a stronger-than-expected reading on U.S. manufacturing activity provided some positive news. The ongoing autoworkers strike and inflation concerns also weighed on market sentiment, while oil prices continued to rise, benefiting certain energy companies. Despite concerns, historical data suggests that government shutdowns have not had a significant negative impact on stocks in the past.
U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow slipping and the S&P 500 remaining unchanged, as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007; former S&P ratings committee chairman warns of possible downgrade and Minneapolis Fed President says interest rates may not be high enough to restrict inflation; Meta announces new virtual reality headset and government shutdown concerns weigh on stocks.
Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making modest gains while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished lower; small-cap stocks performed well, with Hayward Holdings and GEO Group seeing strong performances.
Stocks were mixed with the Dow Jones slipping, the S&P 500 unchanged, and the Nasdaq adding, while oil prices surged and China Evergrande Group's shares were suspended due to the chairman being under police surveillance, all as the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown adds uncertainty to the market.
Stock markets end mixed as investors oscillate between bargain hunting and concerns over increased Treasury yields and interest rate uncertainties, with Asia markets seeing declines driven by worries about U.S. monetary tightening and selling off stocks, while European stocks decline for the sixth day and investors await Germany's inflation data.
Stocks ended the day higher as the surge in oil, the dollar, and Treasury yields slowed down, with the Nasdaq rising 0.8%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%.
U.S. stocks ended the month with a mixed finish, marking the worst month for markets since December last year due to concerns over a government shutdown and an ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.
US stocks traded mixed on Friday, closing out the worst month of 2023, as investors prepared for a potential government shutdown.
Asia-Pacific stocks opened mixed after China's factory activity in September expanded for the first time since April, while sentiment in Japan's manufacturing sector improved, and US lawmakers reached a temporary agreement to avoid a government shutdown.
The stock market begins the new quarter with mixed performance as the government avoids a shutdown, Tesla shares recover slightly, and major indexes remain below key moving averages.
U.S. stocks showed mixed performance as Treasury yields rose and a government shutdown was averted, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.6%, the S&P 500 down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.4%.
Asia-Pacific equity markets finished mixed as Japan's Nikkei fell 1.54%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined 1.36%, and India's SENSEX closed 0.92% lower, while Australia's ASX All Ordinaries and China's Shanghai Composite were nearly flat, Taiwan's TAIEX rose 0.27%, and South Korea's markets were closed for the Chuseok Festivity; European markets were mostly flat to lower in midday trading, and US equity futures indicated a flat to mixed open as some Nasdaq 100 names faced pressure.
The U.S. stock market ended mixed, with the S&P 500 remaining unchanged, while the Nasdaq saw gains due to Nvidia's shares jumping following Goldman Sachs' endorsement, and global markets experienced losses, including Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's S&P/ASX 200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index.
Stock indices finished in positive territory, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting gains, while the energy sector experienced losses; meanwhile, the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield decreased and the Two-Year Treasury yield also saw a decline. The Factory Orders report showed an increase in new purchase orders placed with manufacturers, beating expectations. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index indicated a slight contraction in the non-manufacturing sector, and the ADP jobs growth data showed a slowdown in job growth and wages. U.S. Futures opened lower following higher-than-anticipated JOLTs jobs opening data. Asian markets ended mixed, while European indices traded in the red.
Summary:
US stock indexes closed lower as investors awaited monthly employment data and looked for insights into future interest rate directions, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.03%, the S&P 500 down 0.13%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.12%; in Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 0.28%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.41%, China's markets were closed for a holiday, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index gained 1.40%; European markets, including the STOXX 600, Germany's DAX, France's CAC, and the UK's FTSE 100, all saw gains; and in commodities, Crude Oil WTI and Brent were down, Natural Gas was up, and Gold, Silver, and Copper all saw increases.