Wall Street paused near record levels on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting forces of tech optimism and geopolitical uncertainty. The S&P 500 ended virtually unchanged, holding within 1% of its all-time high, while the Nasdaq rose modestly and the Dow retreated. Momentum in artificial intelligence stocks, led by Nvidia’s record-breaking surge, helped offset weak housingContinue Reading

Markets rallied strongly on Tuesday as hopes grew that a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran would hold, easing investor anxiety over further escalation in the Middle East. The Dow soared over 500 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also notched solid gains, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq closing at a new record. Oil pricesContinue Reading

US Markets rose sharply on Monday after Iran’s retaliatory strike against a US base in Qatar caused no casualties, calming fears of a broader Middle East escalation. The Dow jumped nearly 375 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each gained close to 1%, as investors took the restrained response as a sign of potentialContinue Reading

Markets closed lower on Friday, marking the third consecutive decline for the S&P 500 as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The week-long conflict between Israel and Iran reached a critical turning point on Sunday, with the US joining hostilities by launching strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities. Prior to the weekend escalation, investorsContinue Reading

European and Asian markets slid on Thursday as intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran and a series of central bank decisions unsettled investor sentiment. The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%, while Norway and Switzerland surprised markets with rate cuts. Travel and leisure stocks led declines in Europe, while Hong Kong’s HangContinue Reading

Wall Street ended mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but flagged persistent inflation and trimmed its economic growth outlook, reinforcing a cautious stance on future rate cuts. While the Fed still projected two cuts this year, Chair Jerome Powell emphasised a wait-and-see approach, especially in light of inflation risks stemmingContinue Reading

US stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and weak consumer data spooked investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid nearly 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also closed notably lower. Oil prices jumped over 4% after President Trump threatened Iran’s leader and called for unconditional surrender, escalatingContinue Reading

A rebound in equities on Monday followed a sharp sell-off last week, as investors responded to a dip in oil prices and reports suggesting Iran may be open to a ceasefire. While the gains were broad, including travel and semiconductor stocks, the underlying conflict in the Middle East continued with fresh attacks on energy infrastructure.Continue Reading

Equities tumbled on Friday as escalating military action between Israel and Iran sparked a broad risk-off move across global markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 700 points, its worst day in months, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted sharp losses. Investors fled to safe-haven assets amid fears of a broaderContinue Reading

Stocks rose on Thursday as investors digested fresh signs of cooling US inflation, a mixed labour market, and weak economic data out of the UK. The producer price index edged up just 0.1% in May, below expectations, helping to ease concerns over persistent cost pressures. Jobless claims held steady at 248,000, but continuing claims roseContinue Reading

Markets cooled on Wednesday as investors weighed a preliminary US-China trade framework and softer-than-expected inflation data. After three straight sessions of gains, equities paused as key indices hovered near previous closing levels. The S&P 500 edged lower while the Dow was virtually unchanged, and the Nasdaq underperformed, dragged by chip stocks. Consumer prices rose justContinue Reading

Investor confidence strengthened on Friday as a better-than-expected US jobs report helped ease concerns over a potential economic slowdown. Equities surged, with the S&P 500 reclaiming the 6,000 mark and the Dow climbing more than 400 points. Hopes for progress on trade also lifted sentiment after President Trump announced new talks with Chinese officials. Meanwhile,Continue Reading