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S&P 500 Closes In on Record as Peace Optimism Builds; New York Manufacturing Jumps to 11, Crushing Forecasts
New York manufacturing activity rebounded sharply in April with strong gains in orders, shipments, and employment, while rising input costs, weakening optimism, and softer capital spending signaled cautious outlook.
US Consumer Sentiment Falls to All-Time Low as Iran War Fuels Inflation Anxiety
The U.S.-Iran war has dented consumers’ morale notably in April, with near-term inflation expectations increasing further from March levels.
Eurozone Faces Growth Scare? Iran War Dents Private Sector Activity, Investor Sentiment Drops to 1-Year Low
Weak PMI and sentiment data signal slowing eurozone growth, driven by softer services activity, declining business confidence, rising cost pressures, amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US Service Sector Slows on Iran War Concerns, But Remains in Expansion, Keeping Rate Cut Hopes Barely Alive
U.S. services PMI weakened in March as Iran war disruptions lifted costs and hurt employment, while markets rallied on softer data amid hopes the Fed may take a dovish stance.
US Economy Holds Firm With Solid Jobs, Spending and Resilient Factory Activity, but Economist Warns of a Potential Weak Spot
Hiring beat forecasts with sector divergence, retail demand rebounded across categories, and factory output grew despite weak exports, rising costs and delays, with uncertainty likely to pressure upcoming services activity.
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.
Economist Warns Iran War Is Destabilizing Eurozone as Sentiment Worsens, Inflation Expectations Climb
The Euro weakened as business and consumer sentiment weakened and inflation expectations rose, as geopolitical tensions from the Middle East conflict increased uncertainty.
Iran War Dents German Business Sentiment Yet Euro Futures Stay Bid
German business sentiment fell as firms cited war-driven oil shocks, delaying recovery but the euro stayed resilient.
US Manufacturing Holds up in Face of Iran War Even as Business Activity Slows to 1-Year Low
The market received the mixed private sector activity readings positively but the war impact is beginning to show up on metrics such as prices, employment and export orders.
New York Manufacturing Activity Nearly Holds Up Despite Iran War, Input Prices in Check, Expectations Robust — Are Firms Ignoring the Oil Shock?
New York manufacturing stalled in March, even as manufacturers remained cautiously optimistic about investment and future business conditions ahead of the FOMC meeting.
Eurozone Services PMI Edges Higher, but Growth Remains Fragile; Buy Euro FX Futures Cautiously with Tight Stops
Eurozone PMI signaled modest expansion in February, with services momentum improving but overall growth still below long-run average.
Futures Traders Latch onto Bullish Manufacturing Activity Signals but Price Surge Flashes Warning Signal
Manufacturing growth held up in February as production and new orders remained firm, according to two separate surveys released Monday.
Consumer Confidence Rebound Signals Tactical Long Opportunities in ES Futures, Dollar Strength Bias Remains
US consumer confidence rose modestly in February, reflecting improved expectations, though overall sentiment remains below recent highs.
Euro FX Futures at Inflection Point as German Data Signals Upswing — Watch This Key Make-or-Break Level
Germany’s business sentiment hit six-month high, signaling cyclical upswing, though tariffs, stronger euro and weather pose risks.
Eurozone Manufacturing Rebound Lifts Growth Outlook, but Sticky Inflation Clouds ECB Easing — Is It Time to Buy Euro Futures?
Eurozone manufacturing rebounds sharply while persistent pricing pressures may keep the ECB cautious on rate cuts steady outlook.
Goldilocks Data Keeps Rate-Cut Bets Alive; Sell DXY Rallies, Buy Treasury Dips as 2026 Easing Looms?
Traders factored in a higher-for-longer” interest rate environment even as a trio of economic data relayed a mixed message.