Notably higher Nasdaq futures points to a firm start for tech stocks on Wall Street on Wednesday. The U.S. stock market is seen opening on a mixed note on Wednesday. Tech stocks are likely to move higher, rebounding from previous session's decline.
Gold prices slipped below $4,700 an ounce on Wednesday as a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields dented bullion's safe-haven appeal. Spot gold dipped 0.35 percent to $4,697 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were up half a percent at $4,707.75. The U.S. dollar held near a one-week high as...
Oil prices were slightly lower on Wednesday after three days of strong gains. Brent crude futures for July delivery slipped 0.3 percent to $107.46 a barrel while WTI crude futures for June delivery were down 0.6 percent at $101.58. Traders booked some profits at higher levels after the International...
After moving sharply lower in morning trading on Tuesday, stocks regained ground over the course of the session. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels of the day, with the Dow reaching positive territory.
Stocks have moved mostly lower over the course of the trading day on Tuesday, more than offsetting the modest strength seen in the previous session. The major averages have all moved to the downside, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the pullback. Currently, the major averages are just off their lows of the session.
Following the lackluster performance seen in the previous session, stocks may move to the downside in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.3 percent. An extended surge by the price of crude oil...
Initial trends from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open lower on Tuesday. Investors are worried about the rising oil prices and inflation. Geopolitical situation remains turbulent with doubts over the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. There are reports that the Trump administration may...
Gold dipped toward $4,700 an ounce on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar index climbed above 98.00 due to rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Spot gold fell 0.7 percent to $4,702.72 an ounce as stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks pointed to a continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and...
Oil prices extended their surge on Tuesday amid fresh doubts over the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Brent crude futures for July delivery were up more than 3 percent at $107.47 a barrel, extending gains from the previous session on concerns that the Strait of Hormuz may stay effectively closed for an extended...
After turning in a strong performance last week, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Monday. The major averages spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing modestly higher.
Following the strong upward move seen last week, stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of trading session on Monday. The major averages have spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. Currently, the major averages are posting modest gains.
Stocks may move to the downside in early trading on Monday, giving back ground following the strong upward move seen last Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a slightly lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.1 percent. Some traders may look to cash in...
Subdued futures and higher oil prices amid concerns about the Middle East conflict point to a flat to slightly negative start for U.S. stocks on Monday.
Gold prices were sharply lower on Monday while the dollar index advanced as a lack of progress in the U.S.-Iran peace talks sent oil prices soaring and revived inflation fears. Spot gold fell 1.2 percent to $4,659.22 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were down 1.4 percent at $4,666.80. Brent crude...
Oil prices ticked higher on Monday after the United States and Iran failed to agree on a pace deal, keeping the Strait of Hormuz largely closed and raising doubts about the durability of a fragile ceasefire. Brent crude futures for July delivery were up 2.4 percent at $103.76 a barrel, while WTI crude...
May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.