The S&P 500 posted its best January since 2019, while the NASDAQ recorded its best January in 22 years. Market heavyweights to report fourth-quarter earnings this week.
Read MoreFourth-quarter U.S. GDP came in better than expected to boost stocks. This week, earnings reports are due from key companies, and Fed is expected to raise the funds rate by 0.25% (25bp).
Read MoreMarkets mixed after latest batch of corporate earnings reports. Personal consumption expenditure (PCE), a key inflation gauge for the Fed, and GDP data coming this week.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 finished the week slightly lower, while bonds continued their strong run. Key economic reports and earnings from several market heavyweights are due this week.
Read MoreEarnings reports from banks were mixed this week. Inflation data shows declining prices while retail sales fell more than expected.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 index rose 2.7% as investors were encouraged by indications of declining inflation. Key economic data, including a large calendar of earnings, are due this week.
Read MoreTechnology and communications stocks were notably higher as the Nasdaq composite index rallied nearly 2%. Markets are looking toward Thursday’s CPI inflation report.
Read MorePositive returns last week for stocks and bonds as markets respond to strong labor data and lower-than-expected wage growth. Consumer prices report due Thursday.
Read MoreU.S. stocks are off to a slow start in the new year while international markets get a boost from encouraging inflation data. Important U.S. jobs report will be released Friday.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 finished 2022 down 18.1%, its worst performance since 2008. The monthly employment report, the first key economic report of 2023, comes out Friday, Jan. 6.
Read MoreWith little change this week, the S&P 500 is on track for its worst year since 2008. Report shows climb in wholesale inventories, beating expectations. Home sales, jobs data due this week.
Read MoreThe story for the U.S. economy this year has largely been about battling record-high inflation, which has left both equity and fixed income markets bumpier than a ride on Santa’s sleigh.
Read MoreIn response to higher interest rates, recessionary concerns persist. On the data front, November’s new home construction and permits continued to decline as borrowing costs continue to hamper affordability and demand.
Read MoreIn the U.S., the S&P 500 index ended 2.1% lower as markets digested the news from the latest Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed delivered a 50bp (0.50%) rate hike for December and raised its projection for the peak Fed funds rate by 50bp to 5.00-5.25%.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 was more than 2% higher this week after CPI data showed headline inflation rose at a modest rate. A 50-basis-point rate hike is expected following the Fed meeting on Wednesday.
Read MoreStock markets in the U.S. ended lower last week. The Fed is widely expected to slow the pace of rate hikes to 0.50% at this week’s meeting.
Read MoreStocks trended down the first half of the week. Ahead of December Fed meeting, inflation data (PPI, CPI) set for release Friday and next Tuesday, respectively.
Read MoreMajor global markets saw stocks move higher. With the core PCE price index, a key inflation indicator, falling in November, Fed chair indicated a possible slowing of rate hikes.
Read MoreS&P 500 rallied about 2% in November, overshadowed by the strong performance of international stocks. Friday will bring the widely followed jobs report for October.
Read MoreU.S. stocks traded higher in the holiday-shortened week. Key reports this week will provide clues to the status of inflation and the strength of the labor markets.
Read MoreStocks were higher in the holiday-shortened trading week. Investors will get a look at the durable goods report on Wednesday followed by the release of November’s FOMC meeting minutes.
Read MoreIn the U.S., the S&P 500 index was down 0.6% for the week. While higher inflation might be pinching consumer wallets, recent economic data still point to a resilient consumer.
Read MoreRecent inflation reports help quell inflationary fears as markets now are pricing in a 50-basis-point rate hike for December Fed meeting. Retail sales in October beat expectations.
Read MoreConsumer prices (CPI) were expected to increase 8.0% year-over-year, down from an 8.2% reading in September, but last week the U.S. saw its lowest level of headline inflation since January, a welcomed sign for investors.
Read MoreStocks were relatively unchanged for the week as investors digested corporate earnings alongside midterm election results. October’s CPI report due Thursday.
Read MoreS&P 500 index was down 3.3% as investors brace for more interest-rate hikes following last week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Chairman Jerome Powell remarked it was “premature” to pause interest-rate hikes.
Read MoreU.S. stocks traded higher on Wednesday as Wednesday’s Fed interest-rate increase was expected. Fed will watch strength of labor market, along with inflation and growth indicators.
Read MoreThis week, markets will focus on the Federal Reserve meeting (Nov. 1-2) with Fed expected to raise rates 75 bp.
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Read MoreInvestors will keep an eye on third-quarter GDP data on Thursday, along with core PCE, and the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment report on Friday.
Read MoreS&P 500 rose 4.8% on a solid start to the third-quarter earnings season last week, leading global stocks higher.
Read MoreAfter corporate earnings beat expectations, stocks staged an impressive rally this week.
Read MoreThe September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed headline inflation climbed 0.4% month-over-month, missing estimates for a more modest increase.
Read MoreThursday’s CPI report is arguably the most important individual piece of data between now and the next Federal Reserve meeting on November 2nd.
Read MoreThis week, focus will be on the Thursday consumer price index (CPI) report, with headline inflation expected to fall to 8.1% for September, down from 8.3% in August.
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Read MoreAlthough 4Q22 looks set to be another tough quarter for public markets, investors should not be overly pessimistic.
Read MoreU.S. stocks were largely unchanged for the week as volatility spiked amid global economic concerns. Investors continue to grapple with the impacts of higher interest rates against the backdrop of slowing economic growth.
Read MoreDrops in the S&P 500, global and international stocks following last week's Fed rate hike are contributing to concerns over a global economic slowdown.
Read MoreAgainst the backdrop of persistently high inflation, the Federal Reserve enacted its third consecutive 0.75% interest rate increase on Wednesday.
Read MoreGlobal stocks traded lower last week amid ongoing angst that central banks around the world will continue with aggressive monetary policy in raising interest rates to fight inflation.
Read MoreTuesday’s higher-than-expected inflation report caught markets off guard, implying a third consecutive 0.75% (75 basis point) rate hike at the next Fed meeting on Sept. 21.
Read MoreAs economic growth slows this year, a key question for investors is whether job openings can fall from their historical highs without a substantial rise in unemployment.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will release their Beige Book, which could shed some light on the Fed’s current view of the economy and inflation trends.
Read MoreGlobal stocks were lower last week on the heels of strong U.S. employment and manufacturing data, as investor concerns continue over inflation and aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Read MoreThe Conference Board’s gauge of consumer confidence improved more than expected in August to a three-month high, while the Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed available positions unexpectedly increased to 11.2 million in July.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. traded sharply lower last week as investors became increasingly skeptical the Federal Reserve will be able to tame inflation without causing a significant slowdown in the economy.
Read MoreGlobal stocks suffered ahead of this week’s key Fed symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The S&P 500 was lower by about 2% mid-week, with stocks in technology and communications sectors amongst the worst performers.
Read MoreAs markets continue to focus on inflation, key events this week will be a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, as investors look at interest-rate hikes and guidance for the rest of the year
Read MoreHousing data continues to point toward signs of weakness. Housing starts in July fell a worse-than-expected 9.6% from June to mark its worst reading since February 2021. Building permits declined 1.3%, its slowest pace since September 2021.
Read MoreFollowing a relentless rise in inflation this year, markets finally have been able to breathe a sigh of relief as the July inflation figures were softer than expected.
Read MoreStocks rallied this week as investors digested the latest update on inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was unchanged during the month of July, against expectations for a 0.2% gain.
Read MoreA strong jobs report eased recession fears but suggested that the Fed will need to continue to raise short-term funds rates. Focus will be on the consumer prices (CPI) report due out on Wednesday.
Read MoreStocks were modestly lower in early trading this week as markets remained cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Read MoreThe U.S. economy shrank by more than expected to -0.9% annualized for the second quarter of 2022, primarily on slowing investment and spending, along with a decrease in inventories.
Read MoreAs anticipated, the Federal Reserve enacted its second consecutive 0.75% interest-rate increase on Wednesday. Hikes in June and July represent the largest consecutive moves since the early 1990s.
Read MoreGlobal stocks ended last week in positive territory, as better-than-expected corporate earnings in the U.S. aided consumer optimism despite economic and interest-rate pressures.
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Read MoreFocus next week will be on the Federal Reserve meeting July 26-27, with markets now pricing in about a 70% chance of a 75 basis point (0.75%) rate hike and an expectation of an ending funds rate of around 3.5% by year-end.
Read MoreDespite a strong rally on Friday, stocks traded in negative territory last week as higher-than-expected inflation data added to concerns about aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. In the U.S., the S&P 500 index fell 0.9%.
Read MoreStocks turned lower on Wednesday after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed U.S. inflation accelerated in June by more than forecasted. The consumer price index rose 9.1% from a year earlier, the largest gain since the end of 1981.
Read MoreGlobal stocks traded higher last week, led in the U.S. by the 2.1% return of the S&P 500 index. Despite expectations for ongoing tighter monetary policy, easing oil prices and some positive signs for economic growth helped stocks finish positive.
Read MoreThe Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has changed dramatically regarding transparency over the years, now disclosing policy changes at the end of each meeting. Historically, the Fed used to keep investors guessing about policy changes.
Read MoreU.S. fixed income markets declined 10.3%, as the Federal Reserve hiked rates by 75 basis points at its June meeting in response to the higher-than-expected inflation. The core personal consumption (PCE price index) decreased to 4.7% annualized.
Read MoreRevised data for first quarter GDP was reported on Wednesday morning, indicating the U.S. economy contracted at a 1.6% annual rate for the quarter. Weakness was primarily led by volatile trade and inventory data.
Read MoreAfter three straight weeks of declines, stocks regained positive momentum last week. In the US, the S&P 500 index finished the week higher by 6.5%, as investors continue to monitor the effects of inflation and monetary policy on the economy.
Read MoreStocks rallied in early trading this week as markets continue to grapple with central bank policy and the ultimate repercussions for global economic growth.
Read MoreStocks were lower as central bank tightening amid persistent inflation and pricing pressures continued. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve raised the short-term funds rate last week by 75 basis points, the largest increase since 1994.
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve announced it would raise rates by 75 basis points, in line with the markets’ expectations. There was a tremendous amount of investor angst leading up to the meeting in the face of the highest inflation in decades.
Read MoreStock market volatility continued last week as investors digested an above-consensus inflation report and upcoming monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.
Read MoreStocks edged higher in early trading this week despite increasing concerns surrounding a slowdown in global economic growth.
Read MoreGlobal stock returns were mixed last week as volatility continues in the markets. Emerging market stocks (MSCI EM) finished the week 1.8% higher, while in the U.S. the S&P 500 index was down 1.1% for the week.
Read MoreStocks were mostly higher this week as Wall Street turned the page on another volatile month. The S&P 500 edged out a positive total return of about 0.20% in May after briefly dipping into bear market territory.
Read MoreU.S. stocks ended a seven-week stretch of declines last week as some positive retail earnings helped investor sentiment.
Read MoreStocks resumed their downward trajectory alongside elevated volatility as markets digested softer-than-expected data on the economic front.
Read MoreStocks were mixed across the world last week as investors evaluated softer consumer demand, persistent inflation, and slowing economic growth.
Read MoreStocks around the globe stabilized in early trading this week after weathering a steep sell-off last week, fueled by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding inflation and the future path of monetary policy.
Read MoreStocks across the globe were lower last week, as markets continue to be challenged by a global economic slowdown given the COVID-19 lockdowns in China, the Russia-Ukraine war, and persistent inflation.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. traded sharply lower this week as inflationary pressures continued to mount. Overseas, international stocks fared slightly better, with China’s Shanghai index flat for the week.
Read MoreStocks vacillated last week as volatility remained elevated. In the U.S., investors evaluated guidance from the latest Federal Reserve meeting, while keeping an eye on corporate earnings and jobs data.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. were about 2% higher for the week, with energy and utilities leading the way as the European Union’s proposed ban on Russian oil led to higher prices in global energy markets.
Read MoreStocks were lower in volatile trading last week as markets evaluated earnings, COVID-19 lockdowns in China, and Federal Reserve actions. In the U.S., the S&P 500 index was down 3.3% for the week as weak GDP ...
Read MoreU.S. stocks sold off this week as the repricing in growth-related shares continued ahead of key earnings data. Markets remain vigilant as COVID-19 restrictions continue to weigh on China alongside looming central bank rate hikes.
Read MoreOverview: Stocks fell across the globe last week on fears of faster rate hikes in the U.S. and renewed lockdowns from a recent COVID-19 surge in China. In the U.S., the S&P 500 index ended down 2.7%, and with the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong down ...
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Read MoreGlobal stocks rallied this week as investors digested corporate earnings reports alongside central bank commentary. Shares of Netflix (NFLX) plummeted on Tuesday following the company’s quarterly earnings report.
Read MoreStocks were lower last week as investors continue to monitor inflation and interest rates. Last week, markets digested two important inflation readings – the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and producer prices (PPI).
Read MoreGlobal stocks took a breather this week as investors continued to monitor geopolitical and inflation risks. On Tuesday, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed headline CPI rose by 8.5% from a year ago, the largest annual gain since 1981.
Read MoreStocks worldwide were lower last week, with the S&P 500 index down 1.2% on the week. In the U.S., investors focused on the release of the March FOMC meeting minutes, which indicated more aggressive monetary tightening from the Federal Reserve.
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Read MoreGlobal stocks retreated this week as markets grappled with a progressively more hawkish Federal Reserve along with a fresh round of European Union sanctions on Moscow.
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Read MoreInternational stock traded higher last week, led by emerging markets (MSCI EM) up 1.9%, and developed stocks (MSCI EAFE) trading 0.8% higher. In the U.S., the S&P 500 index was up a marginal 0.1%, as inflation concerns continued ...
Read MoreGlobal stocks continued to mount an impressive rally this week as optimism surrounding ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine helped bolster sentiment.
Read MoreStocks across the globe were generally higher last week as geopolitical concerns continued to fuel volatility in the markets.
Read MoreGlobal stocks moved higher in early trading this week as investors continue to take cues from the Federal Reserve while keeping a close watch on developments in Eastern Europe.
Read MoreStocks across the globe rallied last week as investors evaluated the latest Russia-Ukraine news and as the Federal Reserve began their cycle of interest rate increases.
Read MoreGlobal stocks traded marginally higher this week as investors continue to assess the impacts of developments in Eastern Europe.
Read MoreU.S. stocks and bonds fell last week as consumer prices (CPI) inflation reached a 40-year high and investors factored in the impact on global growth of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreStocks traded solidly higher mid-week and recovered most of the losses from a sharp sell-off over the first two days of the week. The market’s main focus remains Russia/Ukraine as flows are being driven by possible progress toward a ceasefire deal...
Read MoreThe effects of the intensifying Russia-Ukraine conflict continued to drive global stocks lower last week. International stocks were hit the hardest, with international developed (MSCI EAFE) and emerging markets (MSCI EM) down 5.5% and 2.3%, ...
Read MoreGlobal stocks moved lower this week amid the intensifying conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is sparking investor worries about supply shortages...
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Read MoreGlobal stocks sold off sharply mid-week as Russia invaded Ukraine, with uncertain ramifications causing investors to move to safe haven assets.
Read MoreThe return of market turbulence, heightened volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty have dominated the investment landscape as we begin the year 2022.
Read MoreStocks around the globe moved lower this week as investors assessed the impacts of the ongoing standoff between Russia and Ukraine.
Read MoreGlobal stocks were lower last week as investors moved into safe assets amid rising tensions in Ukraine. The S&P 500 ended 1.5% lower, as geopolitical concerns dominated encouraging earnings releases.
Read MoreStocks around the globe were modestly higher in early trading this week. Improving COVID-19 trends and relatively upbeat earnings have provided a tailwind for risk assets despite looming inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Read MoreStocks were mixed around the world last week, as international equities rose on the back of strong earnings, while U.S. stocks were lower in a volatile week of trading.
Read MoreU.S. stocks were broadly higher in early trading this week as mostly positive corporate earnings helped bolster recent sentiment.
Read MoreGlobal stocks ended higher last week in another volatile week of trading. In the U.S., the S&P 500 index was up 1.6% for the week, with international developed (MSCI EAFE) and emerging markets (MSCI EM) up 2.1% and 2.5% respectively.
Read MoreIn the U.S., stocks are on pace for a fourth straight day of positive returns as a robust earnings outlook is helping to ease uncertainty as concerns remain around inflation, regulatory risks in China, the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and the pandemic.
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Read MoreStocks were mixed across the globe last week as volatility continues in the markets.
Read MoreU.S. stocks traded lower in another volatile week as investors grappled with uncertainty regarding monetary policy, the economic growth outlook, and escalating geopolitical tension.
Read MoreStocks around the world continued lower last week, as ongoing concerns around COVID-19 and monetary policy tightening continued. In the U.S., stocks fell for a third consecutive week, with the S&P 500 index down 5.7%.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. continued to decline this week following three consecutive weeks of negative performance.
Read MoreGlobal stocks have had a volatile start to the year, hurt by economic disruptions from Omicron, risks to company profits due to rising costs, ongoing inflation concerns, and worries about a more aggressive Federal Reserve.
Read MoreStocks were mixed across the globe last week, led by emerging markets (MSCI EM) up 2.6%.
Read MoreStocks rallied in early trading this week as investors weighed comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Read MoreStocks are lower this morning after trading down in the first week of the year. Worries about surging COVID-19 contagion and Federal guidance for a quicker pace of U.S. tapering and rate hikes sent stocks lower, with the S&P 500 down 1.8% for the ...
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. were little changed in the first few days of trading this week as investors await the minutes from the December Federal Reserve meeting.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. were in positive territory mid-week following Tuesday’s strong rebound.
Read MoreStocks around the world ended an uneven week of trading with mixed returns, as international stocks fell and U.S. stock returns were marginally positive.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. continued to trade near record levels this week as investors digested generally upbeat economic data along with corporate earnings results.
Read MoreGlobal stocks were mixed last week, with emerging markets (MSCI EM) posting a positive return of 1.7% for the week, while international developed stocks (MSCI EAFE) traded down 0.30%.
Read MoreStocks moved lower this week on the heels of hotter-than-expected inflation data for October. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) spiked by 6.2% year-over-year, marking the largest annual increase in CPI since 1990.
Read MoreGlobal stocks continued to move higher last week, as a strong jobs report and continued earnings beats overcame inflation fears and supply chain concerns.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. were modestly higher this week following the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement Wednesday.
Read MoreGlobal stocks were mixed last week, as U.S. stocks rose to new highs, while international stocks lagged.
Read MoreThe third-quarter earnings season is in full swing, with more than 50 of the S&P 500 constituents reporting earnings on Thursday.
Read MoreStock returns were positive last week, led by the U.S. markets that moved higher on strong third-quarter earnings and the specter of a delay in plans for federal tax increases.
Read MoreStocks edged higher this week as investors were encouraged by strong corporate earnings while keeping an eye on inflation and economic growth.
Read MoreStocks were higher around the world last week as strong earnings in the U.S. and improving COVID-19 numbers encouraged investors.
Read MoreStock markets in the U.S. dropped for a fourth consecutive trading day mid-week, as investors evaluate jobs and inflation reports and monitor the progress of fiscal stimulus.
Read MoreGlobal stocks were higher last week, finishing the week with a strong rebound, after a short-term deal to raise the debt ceiling allayed investor concerns and beat the Oct. 18 deadline.
Read MoreVolatility persisted this week as members of Congress continue to debate the stimulus bills. With the deadline for raising the debt ceiling (Oct. 18) quickly approaching, markets are ripe with uncertainty.
Read MoreStocks around the world traded lower last week as investor concerns grew over higher inflation, rising energy prices, slowing growth, and rising interest rates.
Read MoreStocks traded lower this week as benchmark interest rates rose across the board. When rates go up, it signals that markets anticipate interest-rate hikes, which make borrowing more expensive.
Read MoreStocks recovered last week after dropping at the start of the week on concerns about stress in the Chinese property sector. After a volatile week, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index ended 2.9% lower.
Read MoreMajor averages are firmly in negative territory for the month of September following Monday’s sharp sell-off. The S&P 500 index fell 1.7%, its largest daily loss since May of this year.
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Read MoreStocks in the U.S. traded lower this week as several lingering headwinds continued to weigh on investors. Despite lower-than-expected inflation data, the S&P 500 was down about 0.50% mid-week, while the Russell 2000 (small cap index) ...
Read MoreStock markets dropped last week as fears of slowing global economic growth and the ongoing Delta variant dragged down market returns. In the U.S...
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. trended lower this week coming off the long Labor Day weekend as investors remain concerned about the Delta variant and its potential impact on economic growth.
Read MoreStocks around the world finished higher last week, led by emerging markets (MSCI EM) up 3.4%. In the U.S., the S&P 500 index reached a new high, ending the week 0.6% higher.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 closed out its seventh consecutive month of gains on Tuesday after rallying more than 3% in August.
Read MoreGlobal stocks rebounded last week, with the S&P 500 index ending the week 1.5% higher, driven by strong corporate profits and supported by vaccination approvals.
Read MoreOn the heels of last week’s dip, stocks around the globe rebounded in early trading this week. Very little has changed, making it tough to pinpoint the reason for this week’s swift rally.
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Read MoreStocks around the world traded lower last week, as COVID-19 concerns continue and after the Federal Reserve indicated it may accelerate the timing of the tapering of asset purchases.
Read MoreEAFE (international index) lost about -1.50%. Despite the rather negative sentiment, it’s important to note as of Monday, the S&P 500 had officially doubled since its COVID-19 pandemic low on March 23, 2020.
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Read MoreStock markets were generally higher last week as strong earnings and favorable economic data overcame COVID-19 Delta variant concerns. A rise in COVID-19 cases has increased potential for continued fiscal and monetary policy support, helping to ...
Read MoreU.S. stocks moved into positive territory for the week following softer than expected inflation data. Year-over-year CPI rose 5.4% compared with estimates of around 5.3%.
Read MoreStocks around the world moved higher last week, with both U.S. and international equities about 1.0% higher. In the U.S., the S&P 500 index reached record highs, with strong corporate earnings and a favorable jobs report overcoming COVID-19 Delta ...
Read MoreStocks moved lower mid-week as investors digested a disappointing private payroll report from ADP. The employment report showed that 330,000 jobs were created, well below the 692,000 jobs added in June, and well short of the consensus ...
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Read MoreStrong second-quarter earnings offset COVID-19 Delta variant concerns as stocks were mixed across the globe last week.
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Read MoreStocks moved lower in early trading this week as investors parsed through a slew of Q2 earnings results while awaiting the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Read MoreIncreased cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant rattled global markets last week, as the highly contagious strain is now making up the majority of new cases around the world.
Read MoreConcerns over the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases in many parts of the world sent markets sharply lower Monday as volatility spiked.
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Read MoreGlobal stock markets were mixed last week as generally strong second-quarter earnings were overcome by concerns over new COVID-19 Delta variant developments.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. traded sideways this week as investors digested corporate earnings and higher than anticipated inflation data. The big banks kicked off the second-quarter earnings season this week with mixed results.
Read MoreStock markets were mixed last week, as the increase in the COVID-19 Delta variant took center stage and concerns around the global recovery emerged.
Read MoreStocks around the globe traded lower following the long holiday weekend. Treasuries caught a bid higher amid the “risk-off” trade, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury note hovering around 1.33% mid-week.
Read MoreStocks around the world were mixed last week, as U.S. equities recorded new highs while international stocks fell. For the week, the S&P 500 index was up 1.7%, on the heels of higher government growth estimates and improved employment numbers.
Read MoreAs markets enter the final trading day of June and the second quarter, the S&P 500 is on track to register its fifth consecutive month of gains.
Read MoreStocks were higher around the world last week, led by a bipartisan agreement in the U.S. on a revised infrastructure package. As currently proposed, the plan will inject $1.2 trillion into infrastructure over eight years.
Read MoreStocks in the U.S. rebounded following last week’s sell-off. As of Wednesday morning, Energy and Financials were among the best performing sectors while Utilities and Healthcare lagged.
Read MoreGlobal stock markets traded lower last week, as investors continue to digest news from the latest Federal Reserve meeting.
Read MoreEquities around the world were mostly unchanged in early trading this week as investors await the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Read MoreStocks across the globe were up modestly last week, continuing their rally, with the S&P 500 index reaching a record high.
Read MoreGlobal equities were marginally higher in early trading this week ahead of Thursday’s widely anticipated inflation report. Economists are anticipating the report to show that headline consumer prices increased from 4.2% to 4.6% on an annualized basis
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Read MoreStocks were marginally higher across the world last week, as accommodative monetary policy and fiscal stimulus continues to fuel markets across the globe.
Read MoreFollowing the long Memorial Day weekend, stocks kicked off the month of June on a positive note. Strong economic data from Europe and Asia helped boost investor sentiment, leading to a continuation of the outperformance in international ...
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