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Manufacturing expanded in April, but surveys revealed softer employment, weaker exports, and rising prices, suggesting activity remains resilient while inflation pressures and supply-chain concerns continue to build.
Alphabet, and Amazon shares rally following first-quarter earnings, thanks to the ongoing AI momentum, although Meta's capex shock tempered the mood, and crude oil pulled back from a four-year high.
Strong computer and electronics orders helped boost durable goods orders in March, helping to snap a three-month declining streak.
Semiconductor stocks are on track to extend their 17-session rally, potentially lending support to the broader market gauge and tech indices even as traders wait on word on an Iran peace deal
The Iran war dynamics that could have a say on South Korea’s booming semiconductor industry remains a looming risk for economic growth.
Services, though improving, continued to remain anemic, and the manufacturing strength reflected safety stocking amid the geopolitical tensions.
obless claims remained stable overall, signaling a steady labor market and giving the Federal Reserve room to hold interest rates unchanged.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slip 0.4% after record closes; Brent holds above $100 as US-Iran talks stall and gold steadies near $4,717.
Risk tone improved after a weak Tuesday close, but traders warn the reprieve is fragile as Fed chair hearings and earnings deluge loom.
German and eurozone economic sentiment declined sharply in April, missing expectations, while the assessment of current conditions also deteriorated.
China kept loan prime rates unchanged, encouraged by the better-than-expected GDP data reported last week.
Falling jobless claims and stronger manufacturing data indicate economic resilience, but rising price pressures, weakening employment components, and mixed forward indicators highlight persistent inflation risks and uneven momentum across sectors.