53 h. ago Asia Joins Global Equity Rally After US Inflation: Markets Wrap

Asia joined a global equity rally after relatively tame US inflation data and cooling jobs numbers clinched a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

Economics

53 h. ago Asian Stocks Near Record High on Fed Rate Cut Bets: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rallied, with MSCI’s regional gauge nearing a record high, after US inflation and jobless claims data cemented expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

Economics

3 d. ago Asian Shares Seen Lower as US Stocks Rise Into CPI: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were set to edge lower Thursday after a rally on Wall Street drove stocks and bonds higher as a drop in producer prices supported bets the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next week.

Economics

3 d. ago Asian Shares Steady as US Stocks Climb into CPI: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were mixed Thursday after a rally on Wall Street drove stocks and bonds higher, as a drop in producer prices supported bets the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next week.

Economics

3 d. ago S&P 500 Hits Record as PPI Surprise Sinks Yields: Markets Wrap

Wall Street traders drove stocks higher and bond yields lower as an unexpected decline in inflation reinforced bets the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates in September.

Sport

4 d. ago Global Stocks Rise With Continued Optimism in Tech: Markets Wrap

Global stocks climbed for a fifth day on Tuesday, as optimism around US interest-rate cuts spread to Asia and fueled a buying spree for technology shares.

Economics

6 d. ago Yen Weakens as Ishiba Departure Fuels Uncertainty: Markets Wrap

The yen dropped in early Asia trading as Japanese markets braced for fresh volatility after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced over the weekend that he will step down.

Culture

6 d. ago Yen Falls, Japan’s Stocks Rise as Ishiba to Depart: Markets Wrap

The yen dropped and Japanese stocks advanced after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced over the weekend that he will step down.

Economics

6 d. ago Yen Drops, Japan’s Stocks Rise as Ishiba to Depart: Markets Wrap

The yen dropped and Japanese stocks advanced after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced over the weekend that he intends to step down.

Economics

1 week ago Stocks, Bonds Rise as Weak Jobs Bolster Fed Bets: Markets Wrap

Wall Street traders kept piling into bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September as weak labor data spurred gains in bonds. Those wagers also pushed stocks higher amid a rally in tech heavyweights.

Economics

2 w. ago Stocks Hit by Tech Selloff After Economic Reports: Markets Wrap

Wall Street traders sent stocks lower amid a rout in technology shares, with the latest economic readings showing a slide in consumer sentiment and persistent price pressures.

Economics

2 w. ago Stocks Edge Up as Data Show Economy Is Holding Up: Markets Wrap

Wall Street trading was relatively quiet on Thursday, with investors shifting their focus to data for clues on the health of the world’s largest economy and the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Economics

2 w. ago Asian Stocks to Slip as Inflation Risks Fed Cuts: Markets Wrap

Asian equities looked set to follow Wall Street lower Tuesday as investors were on edge that a looming key US inflation report may derail the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Economics

2 w. ago Asian Stocks to Slip as Inflation Clouds Fed Cuts: Markets Wrap

Asian equities looked set to follow Wall Street lower Tuesday as investors were on edge that a looming key US inflation report may derail the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Economics

3 w. ago Stocks Halt Run of Losses Ahead of Powell Address: Markets Wrap

US stock futures paused this week’s string of declines amid subdued trading ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, with markets scaling back bets on imminent rate cuts.

Economics

3 w. ago Stock Slide Deepens Before Powell as Yields Rise: Markets Wrap

Caution prevailed on Wall Street ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech, with stocks falling and bond yields rising as a key factory report raised concern that inflation pressures could dim the outlook for rate cuts.

Economics

3 w. ago Oil in Spotlight After Trump’s Ukraine Meeting: Markets Wrap

Oil markets were in focus following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as traders weighed the potential implications for regional stability and energy flows.

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3 w. ago Asian Stocks Look Subdued Ahead of Jackson Hole: Markets Wrap

Financial markets traded in a tight range, with global equities hovering near record highs, after Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukraine’s president and European leaders concluded on a hopeful note with a call for peace talks with Russia.

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3 w. ago Stocks, Oil Dip Modestly Ahead of Ukraine Talks: Markets Wrap

Asian shares and crude oil drifted downward as caution prevailed before Donald Trump’s talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Economics

3 w. ago Stocks Mixed, Oil Drops Ahead of Ukraine Talks: Markets Wrap

Stocks opened on a cautious note as investors looked to Donald Trump’s talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for direction before adding exposure.

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