Stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of the trading session, with the major averages bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. Currently, the major averages are turning in a mixed performance. The choppy trading on Wall Street comes as traders express some uncertainty about the near-term outlook for the markets following recent strength.
After ending the previous session mostly higher, stocks may see further upside in early trading on Wednesday. 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. Technology stocks may help lead the way higher once again, as reflected...
Gold prices traded lower on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors fretted about oil-driven inflation and the potential impact on interest rates. Spot gold dipped 0.4 percent to $4,490.29 an ounce amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. gold futures...
Oil prices traded sharply lower on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran talks continued despite new American attacks on missile sites and mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for August delivery slumped 3.6 percent to $93.22 a barrel while WTI crude futures for July delivery plummeted...
With technology stocks showing a substantial move to the upside, the tech-heavy Nasdaq surged to a new record closing high on Tuesday. The S&P 500 also advanced to a new record closing high, while the narrower Dow showed a modest move to the downside.
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.