US stocks open mixed after President Trump told Fox Business the 100% tariff on China “won’t stand,” calling high tariffs “not sustainable.” Futures turned higher on hopes of easing trade tensions ahead of a planned Trump–Xi meeting in two weeks. The optimism comes after a turbulent Thursday that saw credit fears hit regional lenders. Zions Bancorporation ( ... Show More
Yesterday
Tech-led selloff lingers, AI fears resurface, earnings reset expectations
U.S. stock futures are mixed after a sharp software-driven selloff, as renewed concern over AI disruption weighs on sentiment. Investors are watching big tech earnings after the close and parsing whether the AI trade is recalibrating rather than breaking. Crypto weakness and caut ... Show More
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Feb 2
Commodities whip, AI capex pressure, earnings spotlight
US futures are mixed ahead of the open, with commodities driving volatility. Silver rebounded after a 30% rout on Friday, oil slid over 4% on signals of geopolitical deescalation, and investors are bracing for earnings and AI capital expenditures headlines. Disney (DIS) beat esti ... Show More
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Jan 29
Earnings deluge, AI capex shock, gold surge
U.S. futures tilt higher as earnings season accelerates, with investor focus squarely on AI spending and rate policy. Dow and S&P futures edge up while Nasdaq lags, and gold trades above $5,500 as geopolitical and fiscal concerns persist. Markets are parsing whether massive tech ... Show More
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Aug 2025
Dollar Drops, Gold Rises as Trump Ousts Fed's Cook
The dollar dropped and gold gained after President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns about the independence of the central bank. A gauge of the dollar retreated 0.3% as Cook will be removed from the position effective immediately, according ... Show More
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Oct 2024
10-10-24 Rising Volatility, China Stimulus, & Storms' Economic Surge - What They Mean For Portfolios
All was not hunky-dory in the recent Fed meeting, as the FOMC Meeting minutes reveal a split-decision on lowering rates by 50-bps vs 25-bps. Meanwhile, in the markets, the S&P is having its Best Year Ever since the "turn of the century." The current, rising wedge is both a bullis ... Show More
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