US stocks rise as the US and EU reach a significant trade deal: the EU accepts a 15% tariff on most exports to the US and will lower levies on key American products. The agreement includes a $750 billion EU energy purchase and $600 billion in US investments, boosting US defense stocks. Investors are watching a massive week for tech earnings with Apple (AAPL) ... Show More
Feb 2026
Walmart cautious, futures lower, Iran tensions rise
Futures point lower as investors weigh cautious guidance from Walmart and rising geopolitical risk tied to Iran. Dow futures fall about 166 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also in the red. Markets are watching consumer data and oil prices for the next signal. Walmart mode ... Show More
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Feb 2026
US lags global surge, valuation gap widens, Japan energy deal advances
Stocks are rebounding after another AI-driven sell-off, with housing starts and durable goods topping estimates despite December declines. Still, US equities are off to their worst relative start since 1995, as investors await the GDP report and reassess positioning. The S&P 500’ ... Show More
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Feb 2026
Tech sell-off deepens, AI disruption debate, IPO window tested
Futures are lower after the holiday break, with Nasdaq 100 futures off about 0.7% as investors digest last week’s worst stretch since November. The AI transition remains the central driver, with traders watching earnings commentary and capital expenditures discipline for clarity. ... Show More
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Oct 2025
Global equities rally on trade deal optimism
Global stocks rose on renewed optimism that the United States and China are nearing a trade agreement. The upbeat sentiment also lifted commodity prices, with copper and oil posting gains. In contrast, Treasuries declined and gold slipped. Looking ahead, investors face a pivotal ... Show More
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Jul 2025
Trade tensions ease as US and EU strike a deal
The European Union and the United States have reached a significant trade agreement, substantially reducing the likelihood of an all-out trade war. While some details remain unclear, the markets have responded favourably to the announcement. In a related development, Chinese and ... Show More
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Sep 2025
US equity strength sets up a promising finish
Wall Street trades at record highs after the Fed cut rates, led by technology stocks. Investors expect further cuts, but hawkish Fed comments pushed both US Treasury yields and the dollar higher last week. In Europe, data showed industrial output rebounding; in Asia, Bank of Japa ... Show More
10m 44s
May 2023
Biden and McCarthy agree to raise US debt ceiling
Send us Fan MailBiden and McCarthy find common ground, deal ready for Congress vote. Dollar takes a breather, but summer hike bets increase. Turkish lira slips to new record low as Erdogan secures victory. Wall Street gains, mainly driven by chip stocks.Risk Warning: Our services ... Show More
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Jul 2023
Stocks Rally Ahead of Busiest Week of Earnings, and a Chinese EV Maker Locks in Its Best Week of the Year 7/28/23
<p>Major markets resumed their rally as better than expected inflation data calmed fears over how far the Fed will still go. But with Apple and Amazon headlining next week’s earnings calendar, will earnings strength keep the momentum going? Plus Xpeng Motors was up more than 60% ... Show More
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