· U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Wednesday morning, after Fed Chairman Powell downplayed chances of a rate cut and argued that any decision will be based on a broad scope of information. At around 4:10 a.m. ET, Dow futures rose 7 points, indicating a positive open of more than 13 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both seen slightly higher. · European stocks slipped Wednesday morning after U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell tempered expectations of an imminent...

· The S&P 500 posted a four-day losing streak on Wednesday — its longest slide since early May — as investors braced for a key meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. The broad index closed 0.1% lower at 2,913.78, giving up gains from earlier the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 11.40 points to 26,536.82 after rising more than 100 points to start off the session. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, rising 0.3% to 7,909.97 as Micron...

· Stocks held steady on Monday as investors looked ahead to a key meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at this week’s G-20 summit. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed just 8.41 points higher at 26,727.54, while the S&P 500 slid 0.2% to 2,945.35. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.3% lower at 8,005.70. · European stocks closed lower Monday as investors continued to monitor geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Washington preparing major...

· European stocks traded lower Tuesday morning after the U.S. imposed sanctions on Iran over the shooting down of an unmanned American drone last week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped 0.3% during the morning session, bank stocks leading declines with a 0.8% fall in the early minutes of trade, while technology and basic resources were the only sectors to enter positive territory. · Asian shares were haunted by trade anxiety Tuesday while the risk of more dovish talk from the Federal Reserve...

· The S&P 500 fell slightly on Friday after reaching a fresh record high earlier in the day as Wall Street concluded a strong week of gains. The broad index ended the day down 0.1% at 2,950.46 after hitting an intraday all-time high of 2,964.15. The S&P 500 posted a record close in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 34.04 points lower at 26,719.13 while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.2% to end the day at 8,031.71. The major stock indexes jumped to their session highs...

· European stocks edged higher Monday as investors continue to monitor geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran stoking fears of a military confrontation in the Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.2% early in the morning session, auto stocks tumbling 1% in the early minutes of trade following a Daimler profit warning, while financial services climbed 0.6%. · Asian shares edged up on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on any signs of a thaw in Sino-U.S. trade negotiations...

· Stocks rallied on Thursday, led by strong gains in tech and energy shares, as Wall Street cheered the possibility that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month. The S&P 500 surged 1% to 2,954.18, a record close. The broad index also hit an intraday record of 2,958.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 249.17 points higher at 26,753.17. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.8% to end the day at 8,051.34. Market participants viewed the overall tone from the U.S. central bank as...

· Asian stocks slipped on Friday, as U.S.-Iran tensions and anxieties over Sino-U.S. trade talks left markets in the region struggling to match the euphoria on Wall Street over a possible U.S. interest rate cut next month. Fears of a military confrontation in the Middle East Gulf were raised after Iran shot down a U.S. military drone. The New York Times reported that U.S. President Donald Trump had approved military strikes on Friday against Iran in retaliation, but pulled back from launching...

· Stocks rose on Wednesday, bolstering their gains for the month, after the Federal Reserve opened the door for looser monetary policy in the near future. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 38.46 points to 26,504, while the S&P 500 gained 0.3% to close at 2,926.46. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.4% to 7,987.32. · The pan-European Stoxx 600 hovered around the flatline at the end of the session, with sectors and major bourses mixed. Basic resources led the losses with a 1.5% decline while...

· European stocks opened sharply higher Thursday as investors await an interest rate decision from the Bank of England. The pan-European Stoxx 600 jumped 0.7% after the opening bell, basic resources and oil and gas stocks both rising more than 1.5% in early deals as all sectors traded in positive territory. The week’s focus on central banks continues Thursday, with the Bank of England due to announce its June policy decision at noon BST. Economists polled by Reuters are expecting a unanimous...

· Stocks surged on Tuesday as Wall Street increased bets on a U.S.-China trade deal after President Donald Trump said he will be meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at the upcoming G-20 summit. Sentiment was also lifted by hope that the Fed will ease monetary policy later this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 353.01 points to 26,465.54 as 3M and Boeing outperformed. The S&P 500 climbed 1% to2,917.75 while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.4% to 7,953.88. The S&P 500...

· European markets edged slightly lower Wednesday ahead of a much-anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 traded 0.1% down in early deals, with food and beverage stocks falling 0.7% while bank and auto stocks both jumped 0.5%. · Asian shares hit five-week highs on Wednesday as investors wagered the Federal Reserve would follow the lead of the European Central Bank and open the door to future rate cuts at its policy meeting later in the day. Indeed...

· Stocks rose slightly on Monday, led by gains in tech, as investors looked ahead to a crucial Federal Reserve meeting this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 22.92 points to 26,112.53 while the S&P 500 closed 0.1% higher at 2,889.67. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, rising 0.6% to 7,845.02 as tech shares gained. Facebook and Netflix climbed 4.2% and 3.2%, respectively, while Amazon advanced 0.9%. Alphabet climbed 0.7% while Apple advanced 0.6%. “Changes in the post-meeting...

· U.S. stock index futures were mixed Tuesday morning, as market participants braced for the first day of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting. At around 02:00 a.m. ET, Dow futures dipped 25 points, indicating a negative open of more than 15 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were seen pointing in opposite directions. · European stocks traded lower Tuesday morning as investors awaited a speech from European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, ahead of this week’s crucial...

· U.S. stocks ended nominally lower on Friday as investors awaited next week’s Federal Reserve meeting for signs of imminent easing, while the U.S.-Iran confrontation in the Gulf of Oman added to geopolitical uncertainty, sending oil prices higher. Positive U.S. retail sales data helped boost the dollar and short-term Treasury yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 17.16 points, or 0.07%, to 26,089.61, the S&P 500 lost 4.66 points, or 0.16%, to 2,886.98 and the Nasdaq Composite...

· European stocks traded slightly higher Monday as investors await this week’s crucial U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. The pan-European Stoxx 600 nudged 0.1% higher after the opening bell, banks leading gains with a 0.9% jump while travel and leisure stocks dropped 0.8%. · Asian shares wobbled near one-week lows on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of a closely-watched Federal Reserve meeting, while political tensions in the Middle East and Hong Kong kept risk appetite in check...

· Stocks rose on Thursday on the back of strong gains in Disney and energy shares, building on this month’s sharp rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 101.94 points to 26,106.77 as Disney shares outperformed. The S&P 500 gained 0.4% to close at 2,891.64, led by the energy sector. The Nasdaq Composite advanced0.6% to 7,837.13. Disney shares contributed to the gains, rising 4.4% after an analyst at Morgan Stanley raised his price target on the stock to $160 per share from $135...

· Stocks fell for a second day on Wednesday, pressured by declines in tech and bank shares, pausing a sharp rally to start off June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 43.68 points, or 0.2%, to 26,004.83 while the S&P 500 closed 0.2% lower at 2,879.84. The Nasdaq Composite lagged, sliding 0.4% to 7,792.72. Market focus remained largely attuned to global trade developments on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was holding up a trade deal with China and had no...

· European stocks opened lower again Thursday as U.K. lawmakers signaled the country is still open to leaving the European Union without a deal in place, a move which is bound to unnerve investors. The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 0.2% after the bell, with bank stocks leading the losses on a 0.9% slide while autos dropped 0.7%. Telecoms stocks were the strongest early performers, climbing 0.5%. · Asian shares were led lower on Thursday as the Hong Kong market fell for second consecutive session...

· European stocks traded lower Friday as tensions heightened between the U.S. and Iran following attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.3% after the opening bell, tech stocks leading losses with a 0.8% drop as the majority of sectors traded in the red, with the exceptions of oil and gas and utilities. · Asian stocks sagged on Friday ahead of key Chinese data that could provide more clues on how heavily the U.S.-Sino trade war is...