Following the substantial rally seen last week, stocks are likely to give back ground in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.4 percent. Concerns about the re-escalation of tensions between the U.S....
Next round of talks to settle the Middle East crisis is on hold after the U.S. forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. Tehran said it has no plans for the next round of talks. Early signs from the U.S. Futures point to significantly lower open for Wall Street on Monday. In view of persisting...
Gold prices traded below $4,800 an ounce on Monday as the dollar strengthened, and bond yields surged amid uncertainty surrounding the second round of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Spot gold fell 0.8 percent to $4,795 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were down 1.4 percent at...
Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent on Monday amid uncertainty surrounding the second round of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude prices soared over 5 percent toward $96 a barrel while WTI crude futures WTI crude futures surged 6.3 percent to $87.80. The dollar...
The U.S. Dollar value slipped a little as near-term inflationary concerns ease up after Iran announces immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, dispelling crude oil supply disruption concerns.
Extending the strong upward move seen over the past several sessions, stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Friday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 once again reached new record closing highs, while the Dow reached its best closing level in almost two months. The major averages ended the day off their highs of the session but still posted strong gains.
Stocks have moved sharply higher during trading on Friday, extending the strong upward move seen over the past several sessions. The major averages have all shown significant moves to the upside, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 once again reaching new record intraday highs. Currently, the major averages are just off their highs of the session.
Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Friday, extending the upward trend seen over the past several sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.5 percent. The markets may continue to benefit from...
President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, the Wall Street is moving to a positive zone on Friday. Early trends from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open higher. As of 7.55 am ET, the Dow futures were gaining 246.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were adding...
Gold held steady on Friday but eyed its fourth weekly gain as oil prices softened on growing optimism over a potential deal to end the Iran war. Spot gold edged up by 0.1 percent to $4,795.14 an ounce and was up more than 1 percent so far this week. U.S. gold futures were up 0.2 percent at $4,818.89...
Oil prices traded sharply lower on Friday ahead of potential weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of talks could take place this weekend, warning that fighting may resume if no deal is finalized. Brent crude prices fell...
Stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading session on Thursday but largely maintained a positive bias before ending the day moderately higher. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 added to the strong gains posted over the few days, reaching new record closing highs. The major averages all finished the day in positive territory.
After showing a lack of direction early in the session, stocks have moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Thursday. The major averages have all moved to the upside, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reaching new record intraday highs. Currently, the major averages are posting modest gains.
Stocks may move to the upside in early trading on Thursday, extending the strong upward move seen over the past few sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.2 percent. The markets may continue to benefit from...
Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open in positive territory on Thursday, despite the U.S. plan to put economic restrictions on Iran's oil output. Asian shares finished mostly up, while European shares are trading broadly higher. As of 7.45 am ET, the Dow...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.