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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

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

A.I. focus from Nvidia drives strong earnings growth, with a 21.7% stock rally since August. Short-term volatility emerges after a small dip while traders eye support levels in the face of A.I. demand. -vtmarkets.com

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

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 50 basis points sent the benchmark S&P 500 to its first closing all-time high in two months. So far, the index has gained 0.8% in September, a month historically known for weaker …

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 …

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

Key points: Apple revealed the iPhone 16 Pro, featuring improved battery life and AI-driven personal intelligence capabilities. Apple shares are forecasted to grow earnings by 9% in FY24, with a 2% increase in sales. Apple hosted its highly anticipated September …

he S&P 500 ended August with a 3.7% gain despite volatility, as markets now look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s rate decision in September. -vtmarkets.com

Key Points: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new record high, its 25th of the year, as investors shifted focus to traditional “real-economy” stocks. Disappointing earnings from Nvidia and broader tech weakness caused the Nasdaq Composite to close …