US equities rose on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy update and processed mixed earnings reports. The Federal Reserve initiated a two-day monetary policy meeting. It is widely expected to maintain interest rates on Wednesday, with investors closely watching its statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments for insights into their plans. Read More…
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Equities Rise with Energy Stocks Amid Geopolitical Tensions
US equities closed higher on Monday as energy stocks surged with oil prices following the latest updates on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The Israeli military took steps, including calling up reservists and imposing a total blockade on the Gaza Strip. It indicates possible plans for a ground assault against Hamas, which launched a deadly attack over Read More…
Equities Plummet Amid Fed Rate Concerns
US equities fell on Tuesday, reflecting concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain high interest rates due to economic data. The S&P 500 index dipped to the lowest level since June 1. Meanwhile, the Dow went into negative territory for the year, ending at its lowest point since May 31. The Nasdaq also Read More…
Equities Falter Ahead of Fed’s Decision
Equities lost ground on Tuesday as the US Federal Reserve convened its highly-anticipated two-day monetary policy meeting. This meeting caused a shift toward risk-averse sentiment. All three US indices ended lower in a widespread sell-off before the Fed’s impending interest rate announcement on Wednesday. The Fed will also unveil its Summary Economic Projections, including its Read More…
A Dark Tuesday for Equities as Oracle’s Shares Plummet 13%
US equities closed with losses on Tuesday as Oracle’s shares plunged over 13%, driven by a pessimistic forecast. Moreover, surging oil prices heightened concerns about persistent inflation pressures before critical inflation reports. Oracle’s shares plummeted to their lowest point since June. The cloud services provider projected the current-quarter revenue below expectations and narrowly missed first-quarter Read More…
Equities Surge, Dollar Falls Ahead of Inflation Report
On Monday, US equities rose, and the dollar retreated as investors awaited Wednesday’s inflation data. The technology-heavy Nasdaq led the US equities rally, gaining 1.1%. Gains in Tesla Inc. and Amazon.com boosted the market the most. The S&P 500 and the Dow also increased, with gains of 0.7% and 0.3%, respectively. The session seemed calm Read More…