The USD and Crude prices are rising, while the 30-Year T-Bond is decreasing, indicating a lack of correlation in the market; Gold is rising in conjunction with the falling USD, suggesting an inverse relationship; Asia is trading mixed, and Europe is trading lower except for the London exchange.
Most Asian currencies, including the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit, weakened against the US dollar as the greenback continued to strengthen due to hawkish Federal Reserve rhetoric and rising US Treasury yields, leading to concerns over inflationary pressures in net importers such as Thailand and India.
The recent capital raise by Enbridge and a surge in new U.S. deals have generated optimism for a rebound in Canadian equity capital markets issuance, leading to hopes of an IPO revival in the country.
Indian mobile phone firm Lava plans to launch 4G feature phones and increase its market share for entry-level devices to 35% within a year, while also expanding its budget smartphones.
Climate change is causing insurance costs to rise and insurers to leave at-risk areas, potentially leading to a collapse in US home values, according to a study from First Street Foundation, which estimates that 39 million homes are still insured at prices that do not match the climate risks they face.
The Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. ADR stock slipped 0.69% amid a generally negative trading session, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses.
Crypto asset manager CoinShares has launched a hedge fund division in the United States to cater to accredited investors and take advantage of the current macro environment, capitalizing on high interest rates and market volatility.
Treasury yields are expected to rise in the future, which could have a negative impact on the stock market.
Investors are actively trading FTX debts in an unregulated market for bankruptcy claims, with debts trading at 35% of their original claim value, as FTX customers have a week to contest claims and submit proof of claim if they dispute their scheduled claim.
Wall Street stocks edge higher after a recent sell-off sparked by the Federal Reserve's indication that interest rates will remain high, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making slight gains; however, they are set for weekly losses.
The US economy added a larger-than-expected 336,000 jobs in September, marking the largest monthly employment increase since January and surprising economists who had forecasted 170,000 net jobs added; job growth occurred across all major sectors, with leisure and hospitality, government, and healthcare driving the gains, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) led by Lina Khan, along with 17 states, has sued Amazon over allegations of illegal practices that maintain the company's monopoly in e-commerce, causing a sharp drop in Amazon's shares and marking a significant moment in Khan's career and the real-life test of her legal theories on antitrust policy.
London's office market is facing a "rental recession" with a 30-year high in empty workspace, as tenants opt for greener suburban buildings and hybrid working post-pandemic, causing shares of top landlords to decline.
Stock futures are trading higher following a decline in consumer confidence and the realization that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.
TikTok's expansion into online shopping in Indonesia is facing a setback as new rules will prohibit direct e-commerce payments on social media platforms, limiting companies like TikTok to only advertising products and not conducting transactions. This move aims to protect small and medium enterprises in Indonesia's e-commerce market, posing a challenge for TikTok's plans to expand into other markets and further complicating its existing global security concerns.
Investors have come to accept the reality of high interest rates, leading to a fall in stock markets in September and a shift in investor sentiment.
European stock markets open lower due to concerns over potential US interest rate hike to combat inflation.
Investors are concerned about the possibility of a US interest rate hike and a government shutdown, which could impact the US credit rating and push the world's top economy into recession.
Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, rose after key economic data, while retail giant Costco saw a decline in its stock despite better-than-expected earnings and sales results.
The wait times for pre-ordered iPhone models in the U.S. have increased compared to previous years, while in China, wait times for the iPhone 15 quadrupled over the previous model due to fears about dampened demand from the introduction of Huawei's Mate 60 Pro 5G and the ban against using iPhones in certain government offices. However, the iPhone 15 line is still doing well in China, particularly the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is the most coveted model. Additionally, black market prices for the iPhone in China have remained restrained, indicating that many buyers are trading in their previous handsets, contributing to Apple's market dominance.
Bank of America's head of US equity & quantitative strategy, Savita Subramanian, predicts a bullish case for the final quarter of 2023, stating that there are more bullish indicators for mid and large-cap stocks, including the opportunities in AI and a "renaissance" for US manufacturing, suggesting a recession has been averted; stocks such as Nutanix and Fisker are recommended by analysts at Bank of America as good investment opportunities.
Electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has expanded into the Israeli market, shipping 750 vehicles modified for the local market in collaboration with Freesbe, and plans to establish sales and service operations in Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv; despite its relatively small population, targeting Israel helps XPeng broaden its customer base and mitigate risks, as the company has a wide price target range and faces political challenges elsewhere.
There is a 90% chance of a government shutdown, according to Goldman Sachs, as the deadline looms and little progress has been made in negotiations.
A government shutdown in the U.S. could cause significant disruptions in the stock and bond markets, with the Securities and Exchange Commission being forced to furlough most of its staff and leaving the market oversight at a "skeletal" crew level.
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Wednesday, attempting to recover from recent losses caused by concerns about the impact of higher interest rates and a potential government shutdown, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.1%.
The impending government shutdown may have an impact on the financial markets, according to Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco.
Wall Street's forecasts of corporate earnings are expected to decline, which could impact the stock market.
Italy's public finances are under scrutiny as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni prepares a challenging 2024 budget, with concerns over weakening growth and government moves affecting various sectors, leading to widening bond spreads and market uncertainty.
European markets are set to open lower as negative momentum continues, with investors concerned about higher interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty.
Oil prices fell as concerns about lower fuel demand due to higher interest rates overshadowed expectations of tight supply, leading to the possibility of an economic recession dominating the oil market's movement.
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US stocks may be facing further declines as Thursday's selloff, despite strong earnings from Nvidia, suggests that this year's rally may be "exhausted," according to analysts at Morgan Stanley.
Stocks opened higher as investors awaited a key speech from Fed Chair Jay Powell, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all advancing, setting the stage for a rebound after Thursday's decline.
Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields reach a 10-month high as Wall Street experiences losses and investors grapple with the potential for longer-lasting high interest rates and a struggling Chinese economy.
The recent crash in the crypto market has heavily impacted memecoins, raising concerns about a broader bear market, but it remains uncertain if this trend reflects a market reversion or just the typical underperformance of memecoins.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that additional interest rate increases could be necessary in the fight against inflation, stating that although progress has been made, inflation remains too high and the Fed will hold policy at a restrictive level until it is confident that inflation is moving sustainably down towards their goal.
The S&P 500 has fallen nearly 5% in August, and opinions on whether stocks will rebound are divided among Wall Street firms and market commentators, with some, like Goldman Sachs and Fundstrat, remaining optimistic while others, including Michael Burry and David Rosenberg, are bearish.
The Logan Square Farmers Market in Chicago is back on after initially being canceled due to concerns about unauthorized vendors and traffic safety. The decision to hold the market was reversed after facing backlash, and organizers are working on implementing safety measures.
Zillow is offering a 1% down payment option for homebuyers in response to the affordability crisis caused by high interest rates and home prices, allowing buyers to save for a down payment more quickly. However, smaller down payments result in larger monthly mortgage payments, and the housing affordability crisis will persist as long as interest rates and home prices remain high.
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday as Japan's core inflation rate dropped to 3.1% and Chinese real estate giant Evergrande filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court.
Asian stocks rise as traders await signals on interest rate plans from the Federal Reserve conference, with hopes that further rate hikes will be ruled out but concerns about inflation persisting.
US home prices are rising again after five months of declines, reaching a record high for the month of July, due to low inventory and homeowners refusing to sell amidst high mortgage rates.
KraneShares has launched an actively managed ETF, KEM, which provides exposure to emerging market equities while dynamically adjusting its weight to China based on real-time signals, aiming to mitigate downside risk and outperform its benchmark.
Stocks rebounded after Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank is prepared to raise interest rates further, providing a cautious but ultimately optimistic outlook on the economy.
The real estate markets in North Carolina are performing well, with four cities ranking among the top 25 in terms of prices, sales rates, and affordability, according to a report by WalletHub. Cary, Durham, Raleigh, and Charlotte were the top-performing cities in the state, while the Piedmont Triad region was not as strong. The report also highlighted Texas cities dominating the top of the list and mentioned that the Federal Reserve's efforts to control inflation have impacted the real estate market.