Today's economic calendar is light, with only US building permits and housing starts scheduled for release.
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Today's economic calendar is light, with only US building permits and housing starts scheduled for release.
UK jobs data released today showed a surprise increase in wages, which boosted the odds of another 25 basis point rate hike by the Bank of England (BoE) to 90%.
This week is relatively quiet on news this week, with the major headline being the FOMC minutes being released on Wednesday.
In a day marked by conflicting signals, the stock market had a mixed response as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated a continued high-interest rate environment, causing the S&P 500 to edge lower. Despite
Stocks staged a comeback on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gaining, as technology shares led the market higher.
Wall Street ended Tuesday with mixed sentiments as investors anxiously awaited the upcoming US inflation report.
In a day of cautious trading, the stock market showed mixed results with the S&P 500 closing nearly unchanged, reflecting the investors' hesitation.
In a volatile trading session, US stocks staged a comeback on Friday, with the major indices recovering from steep losses in the previous session.
As the first quarter of 2024 closes, global markets are witnessing a surge in optimism, boosting the S&P 500 to record heights with a notable 10.2% gain, marking its strongest first-quarter performance since 2019.
In a stunning reversal from a recent slump, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 roared back to life, signalling investor confidence and economic optimism across the board. Wednesday's trading session closed with the Dow surging over 450 points, while the S&P 500 reached a fresh record, breaking a three-day losing streak with a gain of 0.86%. This remarkable recovery was led by standout performances in the S&P 500, particularly Cintas and Merck, the latter reaching a new all-time high following a pivotal FDA approval.
As the curtain draws on March, the stock market has hit a gentle pause, with the S&P 500 marking its third consecutive session in the red. This cooling off comes after a series of record highs last Thursday, demonstrating a market that, while resilient, is not immune to fluctuations.
The financial markets experienced a modest pullback on Monday, signalling a pause in the recent rally as investors took a step back to assess a wide array of economic data and news developments. The major U.S. indexes, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite, all closed lower on the day, reflecting a cautious stance among market participants.
Financial markets were extremely active last week as major economies released key economic data and central banks made important policy decisions. With central banks adjusting their monetary policies to address inflation and growth concerns, investors had to navigate conflicting signals from policymakers.
In a remarkable testament to market resilience, stocks reached new peaks on Thursday, driven by optimism over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and strong earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a new record, joined by the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite, each marking their own milestones.
In a remarkable turn of events that defied the usual market volatility, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, alongside the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, soared to all-time highs, lifted by the Federal Reserve's latest policy. Wednesday's rally came on the heels of the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates at a 23-year peak while projecting three rate cuts by the end of 2024, sparking a wave of optimism across major market indices.
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