Market Highlights
Market highlights
2024-04-21
A rally in oil drove stocks lower as a turbulent weekend in the Middle East cast doubt on
prospects for peace talks between the US and Iran before their fragile ceasefire deal expires.
Equities fell from record highs, with the S&P 500 halting a five-day advance amid losses in
several tech giants. President Donald Trump said it’s unlikely he would extend a truce with
Tehran if an agreement isn’t reached before it ends, adding the Strait of Hormuz would remain
blocked until an accord is finalized.Brent settled above $95. Treasuries and the dollar
wavered.
A rally in global equities resumed after a brief pause, as signs Iran may join talks with the US
added to optimism over progress in the Middle East ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. Oil
declined.
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.
2025-02-04
Wall Street traders trying to catch up on every new headline around President Donald Trump’s tariff negotiations were faced with a renewed bout of volatility across asset classes.
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