U.S. stock index futures rise as Treasury yields decline, with tech stocks leading the rally ahead of earnings reports and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech.
Wall Street's major averages rebounded with growth in communication services and technology sectors, while Treasury yields sank as a recent bond sell-off eased; traders are now waiting for Nvidia's quarterly results to gauge the AI market, and investors are hopeful for potential interest rate policy clues from the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium.
Major indexes rebounded after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.9% in late trading, as Powell emphasized the need for cautiousness in future rate hikes.
Wall Street's main indexes rose as a decline in Treasury yields boosted megacap growth stocks ahead of key inflation and jobs data, providing more insight into the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.
Wall Street's main indexes rise as drop in job openings and decrease in consumer confidence fuel hopes of a pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Wall Street is experiencing small gains and losses as investors await economic news, including an inflation indicator and more jobs data; markets rallied after consumer confidence dropped in August and job openings fell, potentially reducing inflation and deterring the Fed from raising interest rates.
Wall Street rises ahead of new inflation and jobs data that could impact Federal Reserve's policy decisions, as futures for the Dow Jones and S&P 500 increase, while Dollar General falls 16% and software company Salesforce rallies 6% in premarket.
Wall Street extends rally and dollar rebounds on the last trading day of August as inflation data suggests the Federal Reserve will pause on interest rate hikes.
Wall Street ended a challenging August on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones down 0.5%, the S&P 500 losing 0.16%, and the Nasdaq gaining 0.11%, resulting in the worst monthly performance since earlier this year; however, signs of a soft landing for the US economy and lower jobless claims have sparked hopes that the Fed may ease off on interest rate hikes at its upcoming meeting.
Wall Street's main indexes fell in choppy trade due to rising Treasury yields and weak services activity in China, while gains in energy stocks limited losses; however, expectations of a pause in Fed monetary tightening boosted growth stocks.
Stock indices finished today’s trading session in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all falling. The technology sector was the session's laggard, while the utilities sector was the leader. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield increased, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve's latest GDPNow reading estimates that the economy will expand by about 5.6% in the third quarter. The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book report, noting a tourism boom but slower spending in other areas. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index came in higher than expected, and mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since 1996. The U.S. trade deficit widened less than expected in July. U.S. stock futures inched lower, and European indices trended lower. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed.
Wall Street's major indexes closed slightly higher but posted weekly declines as investors remained concerned about rising interest rates and awaited U.S. inflation readings.
The U.S. dollar index had its eighth consecutive week of gains, while global stock indexes ended slightly higher before key U.S. inflation data, with concerns that high interest rates may remain in place for longer than expected despite the Federal Reserve likely keeping rates unchanged this month. Longer-dated Treasury yields eased, Apple shares rose slightly after two days of losses, and oil prices increased.
The US Dollar Index (DXY) retreats as falling US Treasury yields and risk-on sentiment weigh on the greenback, while technical indicators suggest a potential golden cross and the outcome of the Federal Reserve's meeting could impact its movement.
Wall Street falls despite bond market pressure easing, with stocks on track for their fifth drop in six days as the market comes to terms with the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates high, causing yields in the bond market to rise and undercutting prices for stocks and other investments.
Wall Street stocks slipped as investors reviewed data on the US economy, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average trading slightly lower, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping further; the 10-year Treasury yield continued to rise, and oil prices turned lower after hitting new highs.
Wall Street indexes gain as investors analyze economic data and await progress on a U.S. funding bill, while tech stocks steer a jump in the Nasdaq.
U.S. stock futures remain steady as Wall Street faces a slump in September; Micron shares fall after wider-than-expected loss forecast; Meta Platforms unveils new AI-powered products; Evergrande share trading suspended; Oil prices dip after surge in crude stock.
Stocks retreated in September as Wall Street reacted to new data on inflation and fears of higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve, with major indexes seeing drops of 3-5% for the month and quarter; meanwhile, bonds saw some relief from rate jitters and the looming US government shutdown added further uncertainty to the market.
Stocks on Wall Street are drifting as higher interest rates continue to impact the market, with the S&P 500 remaining largely unchanged and the Dow Jones down slightly, as investors grapple with the prospect of high inflation and the Federal Reserve's efforts to lower it.
The US stock market is experiencing back-to-back down months, while facing challenges such as an autoworkers strike, potential government shutdown, and concerns about inflation and interest rates.
Wall Street's key indexes dropped as Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since 2007, causing concerns over higher interest rates and leading to a decline in megacap stocks such as Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft.
Wall Street stocks recover as bond yields ease and investors brace for fallout from House Speaker ouster.
Stock indices finished in the red as sentiment soured and Fedspeak weighed on the markets, with the consumer staples sector experiencing the biggest decline and the real estate sector leading the session's gains, while U.S. treasury yields decreased and the Atlanta Fed's latest estimate suggests the economy will expand by about 4.9% in the third quarter.
Wall Street's main indexes fell as U.S. job growth exceeded expectations, raising concerns of higher interest rates and causing benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields to reach a 16-year high.
The stock market rebounded despite a strong jobs report and higher Treasury yields.
Wall Street stock indices hit their highest in almost three weeks as U.S. stocks remain resilient amid multiple crosscurrents, such as the spike in Treasury yields and the Middle East shock, while the IMF praises the "remarkable" strength of the U.S. economy.
Wall Street's main indexes open higher as U.S. Treasury yields retreat and caution remains due to tensions in the Middle East.
Wall Street indexes closed higher after the release of cautious Federal Reserve minutes, fueling investor hopes of steady rates.
Stocks slipped as rising yields in the bond market and new inflation news put pressure on Wall Street, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all experiencing losses.
Dow Jones futures rose slightly while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures fell; Treasury yields retreated and crude oil spiked as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude sales tightened; UnitedHealth, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, PNC Financial Services, and BlackRock reported their earnings; the stock market rally retreated after an inflation report and a poorly received Treasury auction; Apple and Microsoft stocks edged higher while Google and Meta Platforms fell; Dow Jones futures rose slightly; the 10-year Treasury bond yield fell; the stock market rally struggled at key levels; growth ETFs slumped; megacap stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Nvidia, Amazon, and Tesla were down a fraction; investors should be cautious and ready to reduce or exit positions if necessary.
Wall Street's main indexes fell as Treasury yields rose and chipmakers declined following the Biden administration's decision to halt shipments of AI chips to China, while U.S. retail sales exceeded expectations, indicating a strong economy.
Wall Street's main indexes fell as tensions in the Middle East and concerns over inflation and interest rates weighed on investor sentiment, with Morgan Stanley's profit beating expectations but its shares falling, and United Airlines forecasting weaker Q4 profit.
Stock market indexes rebounded after comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the central bank may continue to pause interest rate hikes, leading to a decline in Treasury yields.
Wall Street's main indexes dropped as U.S. Treasury yields rose and the Middle East conflict escalated, with investors concerned about inflation and economic slowdown.
Major indexes rebounded in the afternoon on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 paring losses, while gold and bitcoin rose; however, the Nasdaq remained on track for a four-day losing streak, and the small-cap Russell 2000 hit a new low for the year.