Markets U.S. stock index futures are up more than 0.6% on a fresh dose of optimism over the U.S.-China trade dispute. The move higher followed another volatile session on Wall Street, which saw the Dow recover from a 507-point drop on Monday. … Continue reading
Markets Stocks across the globe are flashing red, while U.S. equity futures were off to a softer start to the new week on fresh worries about U.S.-China trade tensions. In Asia, Japan -2.1%. Hong Kong -1.2%. China -0.8%. India -2%. In Europe, at … Continue reading
Markets After a week of stock market motion sickness, a jobs report today that meets or exceeds expectations could offer a dose of calm. Economists expect payroll gains of 200K for November, an unchanged unemployment rate of 3.7% and average … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan -1.9%. Hong Kong -2.5%. China -1.7%. India -1.6%. In Europe, at midday, London -2.4%. Paris -2.1%. Frankfurt -2.3%. Futures at 6:20, Dow -1.8%. S&P -1.8%. Nasdaq -2.4%. Crude -4.9% to $50.21. Gold -0.1% to $1241.70. Bitcoin -1.4% to $3766. Ten-year Treasury Yield -2% to 2.9% (Source: Seeking Alpha) Economic Calendar … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan -2.4%. Hong Kong +0.3%. China +0.4%. India -0.3%. In Europe, at midday, London -0.7%. Paris -0.7%. Frankfurt -0.7%. Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.4%. S&P -0.3%. Nasdaq -0.5%. Crude +2.1% to $54.05. Gold +0.4% to $1244.80. Bitcoin -0.9% to $3928. (Source: Seeking Alpha) Economic Calendar http://mam.econoday.com/ 8:55 Redbook Chain Store Sales … Continue reading
Markets Stock markets around the world are in rally mode, posting big gains following a truce in the trade spat between the U.S. and China. President Trump agreed to postpone an increase in the tariff rate on $200B worth of … Continue reading
Markets Shares across Europe and U.S. futures are drifting lower on the final day of November, as markets watch ongoing trade developments between the world’s two largest economies. President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the … Continue reading
Markets U.S. stock index futures are pulling back after a stellar session on Wednesday, when the DJIA closed up over 600 points following a dovish speech by Jerome Powell. He said the Fed’s benchmark interest rate was “just below” neutral, … Continue reading
Markets U.S. stock index futures rose 0.3% ahead of the speech, with the dollar nearing 2018 highs, powered by remarks from Larry Kudlow that the upcoming G20 summit was an opportunity to “turn the page” on the U.S.-Sino trade war. Other … Continue reading