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Yen Drops on BOJ’s Dovish Tone, US Futures Decline: Markets Wrap

Yen Drops on BOJ’s Dovish Tone, US Futures Decline: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — The yen fell after the Bank of Japan brought an end to the world’s last negative interest-rate policy and emphasized that financial conditions will remain easy. Most Read from Bloomberg The BOJ’s first hike in 17 years had been widely expected and Governor Kazuo Ueda struck a neutral tone at a news conference, saying there’s still a chance its inflation goal will not be hit. While the central bank scrapped its yield curve control program, it also pledged to keep buying… Source link

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Stocks Lose Momentum After Wall Street Rally: Markets Wrap

Stocks Lose Momentum After Wall Street Rally: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Stocks struggled to maintain momentum in the wake of another record-breaking session on Wall Street, as a rally in Europe took a breather despite dovish comments from policy makers. Most Read from Bloomberg Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were little changed after the indexes clocked up gains of more than 1% in the wake of an inflation reading that did little to alter traders’ conviction that the Federal Reserve will shift to cutting interest rates this year. Treasury… Source link

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Tech Giants Drag Down US Stocks After Torrid Rally: Markets Wrap

Tech Giants Drag Down US Stocks After Torrid Rally: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Stocks came under pressure as a trio of tech heavyweights fell, with traders wading through mixed economic data in the run-up to Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress. Most Read from Bloomberg Equities lost traction after a rally that has spurred concern about sky-high valuations — especially in megacaps, leaving the group vulnerable to big moves in the face of bad news. Apple Inc.’s iPhone woes in China deepened while Advanced Micro Devices Inc. hit a US roadblock in… Source link

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Stock Rally Stalls at Start of Data-Packed Week: Markets Wrap

Stock Rally Stalls at Start of Data-Packed Week: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — The stock market lost steam near record highs as traders braced for a barrage of economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve speakers that will help shape the outlook for interest rates. Most Read from Bloomberg Wall Street is also keeping a close eye on how the market absorbs heavy Treasury and corporate sales amid month-end positioning. US yields rose after Monday’s auctions of two-year and five-year government notes. Meantime, blue-chip companies are expected to sell… Source link

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Wall Street Caught Off Guard by ‘Sticky’ CPI Signs: Markets Wrap

Wall Street Caught Off Guard by ‘Sticky’ CPI Signs: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Wall Street got a reality check on Tuesday, with hotter-than-estimated inflation data triggering a slide in both stocks and bonds. Most Read from Bloomberg Equities pushed away from their all-time highs as the consumer price index topped estimates across the board. Treasuries sold off, with two-year yields hitting the highest since before the Fed’s December “pivot.” Swap traders ratcheted down their expectations for a central bank cut before July. The stock market’s… Source link

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European Stocks Push Higher on Coattails of S&P: Markets Wrap

European Stocks Push Higher on Coattails of S&P: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — European stocks edged up after the S&P 500 closed at a new record high Friday amid optimism over eventual Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and as investors look forward to a crucial update on US inflation. Most Read from Bloomberg Rates-sensitive real estate stocks led broad gains across almost every industry group in Europe. Shares in Italian luxury brand Tod SpA shares rose as much as 18% after the founding family said it had enlisted buyout firm L Catterton in a new attempt… Source link

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US Futures Fluctuate With S&P 500 on Cusp of 5,000: Markets Wrap

US Futures Fluctuate With S&P 500 on Cusp of 5,000: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Stocks and bonds fluctuated on Thursday as investors grappled with a slew of company reports and prepared for a sale of 30-year US government debt. Most Read from Bloomberg US equity futures edged lower. The Stoxx 600 traded flat on the busiest day of the European earnings season. Arm Holdings Plc jumped 25% in premarket trading after a bullish forecast from the chip designer. A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S tumbled after predicting a slowdown in the shipping industry. Markets have so far… Source link

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S&P 500 Closes on the Brink of Historic 5,000 Mark: Markets Wrap

S&P 500 Closes on the Brink of Historic 5,000 Mark: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — The historic rally in US stocks continued to power ahead, with the S&P 500 closing within a striking distance of 5,000. Most Read from Bloomberg Gains on Wednesday were fueled by a renewed surge in big tech and a strong sale of 10-year Treasuries that dimmed supply concerns. While bonds barely budged, equities extended their bull run on prospects that a solid economy will continue fueling corporate profits. In late trading, Walt Disney Co. and Arm Holdings Plc jumped on upbeat… Source link

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