Economy
U.S. dollar holds losses as markets await Federal Reserve signals
The dollar remained under pressure as investors waited for Federal Reserve minutes and policymaker comments for clues about the next interest-rate move.
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Economy
Oil rises as Gulf storm and Middle East tensions threaten supply
Oil prices moved higher as a developing Gulf of Mexico storm and regional security risks raised concerns about production and refining disruptions.
Economy
U.S. stock indexes close at fresh records
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq ended Tuesday higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record levels amid strong corporate and AI-related optimism.
Economy
Software stocks reach new 2026 highs as AI fears ease
Software shares climbed as investors became more confident that artificial intelligence adoption could support growth rather than simply disrupt existing businesses.
Economy
Nasdaq hits record as major technology shares advance
The Nasdaq reached another record as large technology stocks rose, even as Treasury yields and the dollar stayed elevated.
Economy
Wall Street rises toward record highs on buyout activity
Large acquisition announcements and renewed enthusiasm for AI-related companies helped lift the major U.S. stock indexes.
Economy
Markets weigh weaker job growth against inflation risks
Investors are balancing cooling employment data with still-high energy prices and bond yields while reassessing the Federal Reserve's likely rate path.
Economy
U.S. job growth slows sharply in September
Employers added fewer jobs than economists expected in September while unemployment ticked higher, reducing expectations for an immediate Fed rate increase.
Economy
Federal Reserve seen less likely to raise rates in October
Softer employment data led traders to scale back expectations for an October rate increase, though later tightening remained a possibility.
Economy
U.S. stocks rise after softer jobs report
Stocks advanced after weaker hiring data reduced expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike and pulled attention toward future monetary-policy decisions.
Economy
Job market remains stable despite September hiring slowdown
While payroll growth was weak, economists noted that layoffs remained limited and the labor market continued to show resilience in several sectors.
Economy
Wall Street closes higher as rate-hike expectations cool
U.S. equities finished higher after the September jobs report encouraged investors to lower the probability of another immediate Fed rate increase.