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.
Gulf stock markets ended mixed as China's measures to support its markets provided some relief, while energy market volatility weighed on sentiment.
Stocks were mixed on Friday after the US unemployment rate rose unexpectedly, despite the economy adding more jobs than forecasted, while manufacturing data from China provided hope for its economic recovery from COVID-19.
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.
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Thursday as Saudi Arabia and Russia extended voluntary oil production cuts, leading to a rise in oil prices, while Chinese property stocks surged.
Asia-Pacific equity markets finished mixed, with China's Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng declining, while India's SENSEX gained; European markets are mixed in midday trading while US equity futures point to a lower market open following disappointing guidance from Oracle and ahead of tomorrow's August CPI report and Thursday's interest rate decision by the European Central Bank.
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 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.
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.
US stocks traded mixed on Friday, closing out the worst month of 2023, as investors prepared for a potential government shutdown.
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%.
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.
Equity markets opened higher but gave back some gains midday before stabilizing, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both gaining for the day, while narrower indexes like the KBW Bank Index and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index outperformed, and smaller caps outperformed large caps.
Stock futures were mixed on Friday as US banks reported upbeat profits, but concerns about the developing conflict in the Middle East kept investors cautious.
U.S. stocks were mixed midsession Friday as consumer-sentiment survey showed a jump in inflation expectations and rising crude-oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on the Nasdaq, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose.
The US stock market experienced mixed results as strong earnings from major banks were offset by weak consumer sentiment and surging crude oil prices.
Stocks ended the week with mixed results as big US banks reported strong earnings for the third quarter, while concerns over inflation and the conflict in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones ended slightly higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both declined. Inflation concerns also dampened consumer sentiment, with the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index falling in October.
The stock market experienced mixed results as consumer sentiment readings came in lower than expected, causing the major indexes to pull back, while earnings season began with big banks reporting their numbers.
Stocks ended Friday mixed as tensions in the Middle East and declining consumer sentiment caused investors to seek safe havens, with the Nasdaq down 1.2%, the S&P 500 slipping 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.2%. Meanwhile, gold prices and the VIX rose, treasury yields retreated, and oil prices increased over supply concerns. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all reported positive Q3 earnings, with JPMorgan beating expectations and posting record net interest income.
Stocks closed mixed on Friday after a consumer-sentiment survey revealed a rise in inflation expectations, but earlier Wall Street had rallied due to strong earnings reports from major banks.
U.S. stock markets closed mixed as declining consumer confidence and Middle East tensions overshadowed positive earnings from major banks, while Asian markets saw losses ahead of crucial inflation data, and European markets were mostly down.
Stocks opened lower on Wednesday as rising Middle East tensions and lackluster earnings from Morgan Stanley weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 0.2%, while the S&P 500 dropped nearly 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3%.
Stock markets in the US closed mixed on Tuesday, with positive economic data and strong Q3 earnings suggesting a continued tight monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, while Asian markets saw a mix of gains and declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closing higher, and China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen CSI 300 declining; European markets also saw declines, and commodities such as crude oil, gold, and silver saw gains.
Major market averages opened trading on Friday with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow all down, marking a pivotal earnings season and a need for tech sector growth to lift the whole market, while rates decreased and no major events took place on the economic calendar.
US stocks close mixed as Treasury yields retreat from 5%, with the S&P 500 ending slightly lower, the Nasdaq higher, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining for the fourth consecutive day; focus shifts to high-profile earnings and economic data.
Stocks slipped as investors analyzed mixed earnings reports from Microsoft and Alphabet, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.2%, the S&P 500 falling 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 1%.
Asian stocks were mixed as U.S. shares slumped due to poor corporate earnings, with Australian, South Korean, and Japanese shares falling while equity futures in China and Hong Kong rose; Indian benchmark stock indices declined and uncertainty from the Israel-Hamas conflict weighed on markets.
Stock indices are mixed as consumer inflation expectations rise to 3% and consumer sentiment decreases, while the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 are up and the Dow Jones is down.
