Today's economic calendar is light, with only US building permits and housing starts scheduled for release.
Today's economic calendar is light, with only US building permits and housing starts scheduled for release.
UK jobs data released today showed a surprise increase in wages, which boosted the odds of another 25 basis point rate hike by the Bank of England (BoE) to 90%.
This week is relatively quiet on news this week, with the major headline being the FOMC minutes being released on Wednesday.
In a noteworthy shift, global stock markets edged lower, marking a departure from the recent tech-driven highs that had pushed major indices to record levels. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experienced downturns, as the successful rally in technology stocks began to lose steam.
This past week, the stock market experienced a notable shift in momentum, transitioning from its recent highs to a more passive stance.
Wall Street saw a modest uptick with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing higher, hinting at investor optimism amid a complex backdrop of economic indicators and corporate news.
The stock market took a hit after a period of strong gains, countering the recent excitement around artificial intelligence and positive investor sentiment. Big tech companies, especially Apple, saw their stock prices fall, which dragged down the Nasdaq Composite.
In an unexpected turn from its recent upward trend, the stock market began the week on a quieter note, with the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 stepping back from their latest high points, despite strong performances from major tech companies. The S&P 500 dipped by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.4%, reflecting a more cautious approach from investors fresh off last week's peaks.
Despite March typically being a tough month for stocks, the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 have hit new highs, thanks to strong interest in big technology companies and excitement about artificial intelligence (AI).
In a market atmosphere thick with anticipation, US stocks and Bitcoin navigate a landscape marked by the looming release of crucial inflation data. Wednesday's trading session saw a subtle pullback in major US stock indices, where investors are eyeing the forthcoming personal consumption expenditure report with keen interest.
The recent upswing in global financial markets, fuelled by Nvidia's remarkable quarterly earnings, underscored the significant impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the financial landscape.
Wednesday's trading session closed with mixed sentiments across major indexes as investors navigated through a landscape of earnings reports and economic indicators. The Nasdaq Composite edged lower for the third consecutive day, reflecting a wary stance among traders eagerly awaiting Nvidia's quarterly earnings revelation.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite session closed in the red, primarily dragged down by a significant drop in Nvidia's stock ahead of its highly anticipated earnings report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly dipped, reflecting a cautious stance among investors across the board. Nvidia's nearly 4.4% fall underscored concerns over its valuation, casting a shadow on the tech sector and influencing declines in other major tech stocks like Amazon and Microsoft.
With US markets closed for Presidents Day, global financial markets showed mixed results on Monday. European stocks edged higher, building on the positive momentum from last week, despite the lack of US trading activity.
In a reversal from its recent upward trajectory, the stock market faced a downturn on Friday, shaken by the latest inflation reports that spurred a re-evaluation of the Federal Reserve's expected timeline for interest rate adjustments.
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