Following the rally seen over the two previous sessions, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by less than a tenth of a percent. Traders may be reluctant...
Gold prices slipped from a one-month high on Wednesday as the dollar regained some ground ahead of possible new peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan. Spot gold fell 0.8 percent to $4,800.98 an ounce, after having hit its highest since March 18 earlier. U.S. gold futures for...
Oil prices traded higher on Wednesday after falling sharply in the previous session following a warning from the International Energy Agency that high oil prices could lead to a fall in global demand. The International Monetary Fund also warned that the ongoing conflict involving Iran has decelerated...
Stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Tuesday, extending the strong upward move seen over the course of Monday's session. The major averages all moved to the upside, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the charge. The major averages ended the day at or near their highs of the session.
Following the strong upward move seen over the course of the previous session, stocks are seeing further upside during trading on Tuesday. The major averages have all moved to the upside, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the charge. Currently, the major averages are just off their highs of the session.
Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Tuesday, adding to the strong gains posted in the previous session. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.3 percent. The upward momentum on Wall Street comes amid...
Gold prices rose toward $4,800 an ounce on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar faltered and U.S. Treasury yields dipped on renewed optimism for a negotiated end to the U.S.-Iran war. Spot gold jumped 0.7 percent to $4,775.57 an ounce while U.S. gold futures for June delivery were up 0.6 percent at $4,796.62. The...
Oil prices traded lower on Tuesday amid renewed hopes of U.S.-Iran talks, with reports suggesting that there could be a second round of talks to end the West Asia conflict. Brent crude futures for June delivery fell over 1 percent to $98.31 a barrel while WTI crude futures for May delivery were down...
Stocks moved to the downside early in the session on Monday but showed a significant turnaround over the course of the trading day. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels of the day and firmly into positive territory. The major average saw further upside late in the day, reaching new highs for the session.
After coming under pressure early in the session, stocks have regained ground over the course of the trading day on Monday. The major averages have climbed well off their worst levels of the day, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reaching positive territory. Currently, the major averages are turning in a mixed performance.
Stocks are likely to move to the downside in early trading on Monday, giving back ground after turning in a strong performance last week. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.6 percent. Concerns about a re-escalation of...
Gold prices fell toward $4,700 an ounce on Monday as the dollar strengthened, global bond yields surged and oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel, following the breakdown of U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend in Islamabad. Spot gold fell 0.7 percent to $4,717 an ounce while U.S. gold futures...
Oil prices rallied on Monday after weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending six weeks of war concluded without an agreement. "They have chosen not to accept our terms," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in a brief news conference but left open the possibility that terms...
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.