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.
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.
Tech stocks, led by Nvidia's blowout earnings report, saw mixed results in the stock market as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose while the Dow Jones slipped; investors eagerly await Fed Chair Jay Powell's speech at Jackson Hole.
Stocks were relatively unchanged on Tuesday as investors prepared for a wave of economic data, including updates on consumer confidence and job openings, which could impact expectations for future interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
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.
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.
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.
Stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited consumer inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve's future policy decisions. The Dow Jones fell 0.2%, the S&P 500 increased 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.3% after a previous decline. The Consumer Price Index showed a higher-than-expected increase in inflation, driven by rising energy prices, which could influence the Fed's decision on interest rates. The market also had its eyes on the Arm IPO and developments involving Apple and China. Meanwhile, the EU launched an investigation into China's subsidies for EV makers.
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.