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Stocks Volatile, Crude Climbs on Trump's 'Not Good Enough' Comments to Iran's 10-Point Counter Proposals
Ceasefire hopes briefly lifted sentiment, but Iran’s rejection kept tensions high, sending oil higher and leaving equities volatile while the dollar held steady amid uncertainty.
US Consumer Prices Stayed Benign in February — Why the Fed Still Won’t Cut Rates Next Week
February CPI met expectations and hit a five-year core low, but energy shocks and policy distortions may keep the Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts.
South Korea’s KOSPI Rebounds after Oil Shock from Middle East Tensions Sparks Violent Unwinding of AI-Fueled Stock Rally
South Korean stocks tumbled as Middle East tensions and rising oil triggered inflation fears, unwinding tech-driven rally before partial recovery.
S&P 500 Futures Whipsaw amid SCOTUS Ruling to Strike Down Trump Tariffs but Dollar Index Futures Dip
The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling reshapes the trade landscape, easing inflation pressures and potentially influencing the Fed’s policy path, while also raising fiscal concerns.
Eurozone Growth Holds Up Leaving Market Focused on Inflation Triggers — Euro Futures Vulnerable to Sell-the-Rally Pressure
Eurozone GDP growth held steady, supporting soft-landing hopes, but slowing momentum keeps ECB easing bias.
S&P 500 Futures Face Tactical Pullback Risk as AI Capex Concerns Mount; 6,758 Key Support
AI-driven capex excess among hyperscalers, combined with macro and geopolitical risks, threatens an AI-trade unwind and steepening of S&P 500 losses.
US Labor Market Softens While Consumer Confidence Edges Up, Even as Iran War Drives Inflation Expectations Higher
The labor market showed early signs of cooling in February, with job openings declining and hiring slowing but consumer confidence edged up in March, accompanied by rising inflation expectations and growing recession fears.
Wall Street's Relief Rally at Risk: Stock Futures Slip as Iran Ceasefire Blame Game Escalates
Fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions, stalled Hormuz oil flows, and upcoming economic data could weigh on markets, pulling the S&P 500 futures lower after a strong rally driven by initial geopolitical optimism.
Hot ISM manufacturing data lifts rate hike expectations, leaving ES balanced at 7,000
Stronger-than-expected manufacturing data shifts focus to higher yields and a firmer dollar, pressuring rate-sensitive and commodity futures.
Cooling Eurozone Inflation Bolsters ECB Cut Bets — Sell 6E Strength While Range Resistance Holds
Eurozone inflation cooled to multi-month lows as energy dragged prices, reinforcing expectations of near-term ECB easing.
Crude Futures Rally Unabated after Record Weekly Gain, Dragging US Stock Index Futures Lower
Middle East conflict drives oil above $100 for first time since 2022, intensifying concerns over inflation and growth.
Richmond Fed’s Tom Barkin Flags Potential Inflation Re-Acceleration, Labor Supply Risks; Hawkish Lean Pressures Risky Bets
Barkin signals rate cuts have cushioned jobs and inflation is cooling but still above target, keeping the Fed ready to act.