Today: 18. Dec, 2024
Asian markets faced a downturn on Thursday, with holiday closures in Japan and the U.S. dampening the otherwise steady progress on Wall Street, which has been on a trajectory for a fourth consecutive weekly gain. The oil markets witnessed a decline, with…
As Wall Street retreated from its recent rally, observers noted a modest decline in early trading on Tuesday. Despite vaulting to its highest level since early August, the S&P 500 dipped by 0.3%, indicating a rare faltering in a robust period for…
As Wall Street approaches the end of a notably positive November, trading activity has remained muted, yet anticipatory of a third consecutive week of gains. The S&P 500 is hovering around its three-month peak, with a slight dip of 0.1% in early…
As Wall Street anticipates a week teeming with crucial economic updates, early trading saw a slight retreat. The S&P 500 dipped by 0.3% on Monday morning, accompanied by the Dow’s 33-point fall and the Nasdaq composite’s 0.4% decrease. With upcoming reports on…
As Wall Street continues to navigate through a period of economic uncertainty, the stock market exhibits a mix of modest gains and losses. Thursday’s trading session revealed a Wall Street caught in a state of neutrality, with the S&P 500 slightly down…
Asian markets experienced a downturn, echoing a calm yet mixed session on Wall Street. This decline was marked by significant losses in key financial hubs, with benchmarks in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and South Korea’s Kospi retreating noticeably. The bond market’s behaviour, particularly…
Wall Street just had a week to remember. As the best week of 2023 for the financial markets drew close, investors received more than they bargained for—a jobs report suggesting a slowdown that could signal a shift in Federal Reserve policy. The…
Asian shares experienced an upswing on Wednesday following Wall Street’s gains, as investors eagerly anticipate the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and updates on the U.S. economy’s current state. “The overwhelming expectation is that the Fed will keep its overnight interest…
In its latest crackdown on unfair fees, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it would propose new rules for retirement plan providers, closing loopholes that have long allowed the industry to prioritize profit over customers. These rules aim to rectify the…
Wall Street is exhibiting signs of recovery after its recent downturn, where it fell 10% below its summertime high. The S&P 500 has seen a 0.7% rise in its first trading after the drop, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing a…
