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U.S. Stocks Slip Amid Fear and Greed Index Drop
The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index shows a drop in market sentiment, while U.S. stocks fell as Middle East concerns weighed on markets. Tech giants like Tesla and Apple declined, with energy stocks offering a rare bright spot. – vtmarkets.com
Asia Stocks Drop as Iran-Israel Tensions Rise, Crude Oil Surges on Supply Risks
Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East weighed heavily on Asian stocks, while safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar saw increased demand. Crude oil prices also climbed on supply disruption concerns. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Rebounds on Softer Yen after Sharp Sell-off
Japanese stock market index Nikkei (Symbol: Nikkei225) bounced back, rising by more than 1% in early Tuesday trading after a steep decline in the previous session. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar Firms as Traders Assess Federal Reserve’s Rate Path
The U.S. dollar gained strength on Tuesday, rising against its major peers after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened market expectations for more aggressive interest rate cuts. With traders adjusting their outlook on future monetary policy moves, the greenback saw renewed stability, while other currencies responded to key domestic and international developments. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar Drifts as Risk-Sensitive Currencies Rise on China Optimism
Traders now expect 73 basis points of easing for the remainder of the year, with CME Group’s FedWatch Tool indicating a 51% probability of another half-percentage-point cut. This cautious outlook stems from the Federal Reserve’s focus on supporting the labour market while moderating inflation risks. -vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 Hits Record High on Renewed Optimism over Rate Cuts
The S&P 500 hit new record highs as semiconductor stocks rallied and traders increased bets on further interest rate cuts. Investors now focus on upcoming economic data for insights into the Fed’s policy direction. -vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Hits 3-Week High on Wall Street Gains and BOJ Dovishness
Key points: The Nikkei climbed to a three-week high as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend in Japan. Boosted by Wall Street’s performance overnight, the Nikkei surged by 1.5%, reaching 38,293.34 in early trading. Earlier in the session, it touched 38,338.65, its highest point since September 3. Picture: Nikkei trading at 38033.85 on theContinue Reading
Japan’s Nikkei posts best week since mid-August, but yen strength caps gains
The Nikkei index surged by as much as 2.21% during early trading on Friday before paring gains later in the day, closing 1.53% higher at 37,723.91. This marks its best weekly performance in over a month, with a weekly rise of 1.57%. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar recovers following the Fed’s sharp rate cut
The U.S. dollar rallied across the board on Thursday, reversing earlier declines after the Federal Reserve delivered an aggressive half-percentage-point interest rate cut. This marked the start of a monetary easing cycle aimed at maintaining low unemployment as inflation softens. -vtmarkets.com
Dow Jones hits record high as Fed rate cut decision is anticipated
Dow Jones Industrial Average hits all-time high as investors anticipate a major Fed rate cut. Markets are betting on a 50-basis-point reduction. -vtmarkets.com
