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US stock markets inched up on Monday, showing little immediate reaction to the ongoing Middle East conflict, including fresh US-led airstrikes on Iran over the weekend.Wall Street traded in green as Dow jumped 152.32 points or 0.36%, reaching 42,359.14. Nasdaq Composite surged to 19,518.46, gaining 71.05 points or 0.37%. S&P500, followed a similar suit, gaining 26.91 points of 0.45%, reaching …

The US stock market opened sharply lower on Friday as investors reacted to a surge in oil prices and rising bond yields after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran, escalating Middle East tensions.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 480 points, down 1.12%, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also slipped, pressured by growing concerns around inflation and …

US stock marketstoday: US stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday after Moody’s downgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating, citing concerns over escalating federal debt and long-term fiscal slippage.The downgrade rattled investor confidence, triggering broad-based selling across equities and lifting market volatility.At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 288.77 points or 0.68 per cent to 42,365.97, while …

Wall Street surged Friday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report eased investor concerns about the economy, sending the S&P 500 toward its longest winning streak in two decades.As of 1:10 pm Eastern, The S&P 500 rose 1.5% in afternoon trading, on pace for a ninth consecutive day of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 571 points, or 1.4%, while …

US markets opened on a mixed note Thursday morning as investors closely monitored ongoing signals about global trade negotiations, particularly between the United States and China.Lingering uncertainty around tariff talks, paired with cautious sentiment from key officials, continued to shape investor behaviour across asset classes.As of 9:42 AM GMT-4, US stock markets showed a mixed performance with investors closely monitoring …

US stocks kicked off Wednesday’s trading session with a powerful rally, fuelled by renewed investor optimism after key political developments helped ease recent market tensions.Following weeks of volatility driven by concerns over interest rates, central bank independence, and global trade, Wall Street welcomed signs of stability from Washington.Markets surged after President Donald Trump backed off threats to fire Federal Reserve …

US stock markets opened in negative territory Thursday morning, as investors remained cautious after a week marked by sharp swings and heightened volatility. The early declines come as investors analyse economic data, rising bond yields, and global uncertainty heading into the final sessions of a particularly turbulent week.As of 1:08 PM GMT-4 on April 11, 2025, global stock markets were …

Global stock markets, including those in the US and Europe, fell sharply on Wednesday as uncertainty loomed ahead of US President Donald Trump‘s highly anticipated tariff announcement, raising fears of a potential global trade war, according to news agency AFP. Investors are on edge as Trump prepares to unveil a new wave of tariffs, known as “Liberation Day,” which could …

Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will suspend operations for the holiday. (AI image) MLK Day 2025 stock markets: The US stock markets will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a recognised federal holiday.President Ronald Reagan officially established this commemoration through legislation signed on November 2, 1983, setting the …