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Stocks Higher as Calm Returns
Episode 757
Major stock indexes appeared to shift focus back to the US and the looming jobs report a day after Middle-East-linked concerns triggered a drop.
Impor…
1 year, 6 months ago
Stocks Sag, Oil Jumps After Iran Strikes Israel
Episode 756
Investors took a "risk-off" approach after Iran's missile attack against Israel and a strike by U.S. dock workers. Treasuries climbed, volatility spi…
1 year, 6 months ago
Late Revival: Month Ends Upbeat After Brief Dip
Episode 755
Stocks dipped on fear of possible slower rate-cut pace after remarks from Fed Chair Powell but quickly raced to new highs just before the closing bel…
1 year, 6 months ago
Weekly Win Streak Hits Three on Encouraging Data
Episode 754
Tame inflation data helped the Dow Jones to a record-high close, but other indexes lagged amid chip and tech weakness. Jobs and manufacturing data cr…
1 year, 6 months ago
Records Topped Again on Chip Strength Ahead of PCE
Episode 753
The S&P 500 hit new a closing high on solid Micron results and better U.S. data that included falling jobless claims. PCE inflation data could help s…
1 year, 6 months ago
Win Streak Ends, but Chips Pop on Micron Earnings
Episode 752
Major indexes suffered a setback today amid rising yields, but the semiconductor sector lifted tech ahead of Micron earnings. The results, out after …
1 year, 6 months ago
Yin and Yang: China Stimulus Outduels Weak US Data
Episode 751
Major indexes registered back-to-back gains to new record highs despite lagging consumer confidence that clipped Treasury yields. China's stimulus su…
1 year, 6 months ago
Stocks Up in Subdued Session While Yields Rise
Episode 750
The S&P 500 hit a new record close in a session lacking fireworks, but the 10-year yield also rose, potentially reflecting inflation fears. Fed speak…
1 year, 6 months ago
Wall Street Rings in Rate Cut with Rally to Record
Episode 748
After a cautious response yesterday, stocks put on their rally hats and hit record highs on the Fed rate cut. Tech led, but the 10-year yield rose an…
1 year, 6 months ago
Fed Cuts 50 but Stocks Hand Back Initial Gains
Episode 747
A 50-basis-point rate cut reflected falling inflation and a cooling jobs market. Stocks initially hit record highs but fell by the close as yields cl…
1 year, 6 months ago