Market Highlights
Market highlights
2026-03-04
A selloff in stocks and bonds was trimmed as assurances on American action to secure
shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war pared what had been an over
9% surge in oil.
Following an earlier slide in the S&P 500 that reached 2.5%, the equity benchmark dropped less
than 1%. President Donald Trump said the US will escort and insure tankers and other vessels
through the world’s most-critical energy chokepoint. Oil prices waned in post-settlement
trading, with Brent trading near $80 a barrel.
Asian stocks plunged the most in nearly a year, led by the biggest South Korean crash ever, as
mounting concerns over the Iran war triggered an exodus from some of the world’s best-
performing markets.
2025-02-19
A rally in chipmakers drove stocks to all-time highs, while US-Russia talks raised hopes of an end to the war in Ukraine. The S&P 500 topped its January record. Equities have been stuck in a narrow range amid uncertainities including tariffs, inflation and the geopolitical scenario.
2025-02-18
European bonds slipped and shares in defense companies rallied on the likelihood of greater military spending, which could force governments to step up borrowing in the coming years.
2025-02-17
The bond market ended the week with solid gains as a soft reading on retail sales revived bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts.
2025-02-14
Stocks came within a striking distance of their all-time highs while the dollar got hit as President Donald Trump moved to impose reciprocal tariffs — but not right away.
2025-02-13
Wall Street traders sent bond yields soaring after hot inflation data spurred bets the Federal Reserve won’t have much room to cut rates, though stocks pared most of Wednesday’s losses as tech buyers stepped in. Oil sank as the US agreed with Russia to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
2025-02-12
Treasury yields rose and stocks fluctuated as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank is in no rush to cut rates.
2025-02-11
Stocks kicked off the week with gains, rebounding after a slide driven by concerns over inflation and US tariff threats. The dollar strengthened and gold hit a record high.
2025-02-10
Wall Street traders worried about the potential impacts of US tariffs on inflation didn’t get much relief from economic data that only underscored concerns over price pressures, reinforcing speculation the Federal Reserve will be in no rush to cut interest rates.
2025-02-07
Stocks eked out gains as traders parsed mixed earnings ahead of jobs data. Bonds pared losses as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated his view on a lower path for 10-year yields under the Trump administration.
2025-02-06
Stocks rose as gains in most major industries overshadowed underwhelming earnings from some tech heavyweights. Treasury yields reached 2025 lows after a weak reading on US services.
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