European stocks were mixed on Wednesday ahead of flash Eurozone CPI data due later in the day. Regional government bond yields eased slightly as new surveys showed the euro zone economy's growth slowed for a second consecutive month in January. The European Central Bank announces its monetary...
Flash inflation and final composite Purchasing Managers' survey results from the euro area are the top economic news due on Wednesday. At 3.15 am ET, Spain's services and composite PMI survey results are due. Economists expect services PMI to fall to 56.6 in January from 57.1 in the previous month. At 3.45 am ET, S&P Global publishes Italy's services and composite PMI data.
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday after major U.S. stock averages sold off overnight on fears over AI-led disruption. U.S. equity futures were little changed as investors look ahead to Alphabet earnings later in the day and Amazon earnings due Thursday. Shares of Advanced Micro...
In a strategic move, entrepreneur Elon Musk has merged his artificial intelligence startup xAI into SpaceX, two of his most ambitious ventures. This combination has created what is now believed to be the world's most valuable private company.
In a move to address consumer frustrations over rising food prices, PepsiCo (PEP), the global food and beverage company, has announced that it will reduce the prices of its popular snack brands by up to nearly 15%.
Stocks moved notably lower during trading on Tuesday, more than offsetting the strength seen in the previous session. The major averages all moved to the downside on the day, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq showing a particularly steep drop. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels in the latter part of the session but remained in negative territory.
Stocks have moved sharply lower over the course of the trading day on Tuesday, more than offsetting the strength seen in the previous session. The Dow reached a new record intraday high in early trading but has since joined the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 firmly in negative territory. Currently, the major...
After an initial move to the upside, stocks have moved mostly lower over the course of the trading session on Tuesday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 have moved to the downside, although the narrower Dow is currently posting a modest gain.
After ending the previous session mostly higher, stocks are likely to see further upside in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.2 percent. A sharp increase by shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR)...
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The United States will welcome delegations from over 50 nations to advance collective efforts to strengthen and diversify critical minerals supply chains....
Trading on Tuesday may be impacted by the Labor Department's report on job openings for December. Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open moderately up. Asian shares gained, while European shares are trading mixed. Gold and silver futures recovered. Gold traded...
The reopening of the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday after more than a year is being met with both optimism and fear, a senior official with the UN agency that assists the Palestinian people, UNRWA, has said. The sole border point with Egypt is a lifeline to the world - including...
In welcome news for American renter families struggling with high housing costs, the national median rent has fallen to its lowest level since 2022. According to new data, rents posted their sixth straight monthly decline in January, with the largest annual drop in more than two years — down 6.2 percent from their Biden-era peak. The national median rent fell 0.2 percent in January, and now st
Eswin Mejia, the Honduran immigrant who killed 21-year-old Sarah Root in a drunk-driving accident a decade ago, has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison. Mejia was arrested in January 2016 for vehicular homicide after the crash that killed Sarah in Douglas County, Nebraska, while he was...
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo, Inc. reported Tuesday higher profit and revenues in its fourth quarter, above market estimates. Further, the company maintained its fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting growth, lifted its dividend, and also announced up to $10 billion share buyback program. In the pre-market activity on the Nasdaq, the shares were losing around 0.8 percent.
January 30, 2026 15:51 ET The Federal Reserve policy decision was the main event in the final week of January, which saw a heavy flow of economics news. Several data reflecting the trends in the U.S. economy were also released during the week. The interest rate decision from Canada also was in focus. In Europe, economic sentiment data gained attention. The policy decision from Singapore was the highlight in Asia.