Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished mostly lower in a volatile session as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and Chair Powell offered a non-committal stance on future cuts, disappointing some investors; the dollar firmed, Treasury yields were mixed, while oil gained and gold slipped ahead of the decision.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview U.S. equity…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished little changed after snapping their record-setting streak, as investors digested ongoing U.S.-China trade talks and mixed economic data ahead of today’s FOMC meeting; oil surged on new U.S. sanction warnings, gold gained, and the dollar hit a one-month high while Treasury yields fell.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  U.S. equity markets…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks finished little changed, with the S&P 500 notching a sixth straight record close in a quiet session, as markets celebrated a U.S.-EU trade deal but awaited a massive week of earnings, Fed news, and jobs data; the dollar surged, Treasury yields rose, while oil gained and gold fell.  Key Takeaways  Market…

Closing Recap  U.S. stock futures point to a higher open, signaling a potential sixth straight day of record highs for the S&P 500, as a weekend trade deal between the U.S. and European Union fuels investor optimism; global markets are mostly higher, oil is up slightly, and the dollar is firm ahead of a massive…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks finished mixed as a powerful rally in mega-cap technology propelled the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to new all-time highs, while the broader market, including the Dow and small caps, finished lower amidst weak market breadth and mixed economic data.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview It was a new day with a familiar…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks surged to new all-time highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq leading the charge, as investors cheered significant progress in U.S. trade negotiations with Japan and the EU; gold pulled back, oil was little changed, while Treasury yields and the dollar saw mixed action.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview Another day brought…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks finished mixed with a slight upward bias, as strength in value sectors and small caps offset a pullback in mega-cap technology; gold surged to a new monthly high, oil slipped on demand concerns, and Treasury yields declined amid ongoing trade uncertainty.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  U.S. equity markets saw a day…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks finished mixed with a slight upward bias, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged to new all-time highs, though gains were pared late in the day; gold surged on a weaker dollar and rate cut hopes, while oil slipped and Treasury yields fell ahead of a busy earnings week.  Key Takeaways …

Closing Recap  U.S. stock futures indicate a positive start to the week, as markets digest a weekend of mixed trade headlines and a setback for Japan’s ruling party; gold and oil are steady, while the dollar is slightly weaker as investors await key U.S. earnings and economic data.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview U.S. equity markets…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks continued their impressive rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notching another round of all-time highs, driven by strong economic data that eased recession fears; the dollar and oil prices gained, while gold and Treasury yields slipped.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview U.S. equity markets continued to build on their remarkable momentum…