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U.S. Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Fed's Rate Decision and Commentary

Dec 13, 2023
Barry Adams
Stock market indexes edged higher, and investors awaited the Fed's rate decision later in the day. Investors are looking forward to gaining deeper insights into how policymakers think about future rate paths, the inner workings of the economy, and labor market conditions.

Modest Gains In European Stock Markets, Eurozone Industrial Output Dropped

Dec 13, 2023
Bridgette Randall
European markets edged slightly higher ahead of the rate decisions from the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Bank of England. UK GDP unexpectedly contracted in October amid declines in manufacturing, construction, and services.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New 52-week Intraday Highs, Crude Oil Plunged 4%

Dec 12, 2023
Barry Adams
Stocks advanced and crude oil prices dropped after the latest inflation report showed a cooling trend in November. Rising crude oil supplies in the global markets from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Guyana also weighed on market sentiment.

U.S. Stocks Pull Ahead, Core Inflation Held Steady at 4%

Dec 12, 2023
Barry Adams
Stocks advanced after the release of the consumer price inflation report. Overall inflation eased in November, but core inflation held steady at a rate significantly higher than the target rate set by the central bank.

U.S. Major Averages Advance Ahead of Inflation Reports and Fed Decision, Deflation Worries Grip China Stocks

Dec 11, 2023
Barry Adams
Market indexes rested ahead of the release of inflation reports and the Federal Reserve's rate decision and economic and inflation forecast. European markets traded near recent highs, and market indexes in China struggled after the worries of deflation gripped market sentiment.

U.S. Stocks Rest Awaiting Fed's Interest Rate Decision

Dec 11, 2023
Barry Adams
Stocks lacked direction, and 10-year Treasury yields were in focus ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision on Wednesday.

U.S. Stocks Struggled, Treasury Yields Declined after Nonfarm Payrolls Accelerated

Dec 8, 2023
Barry Adams
The U.S. economy added jobs at a faster pace in November, and wage gains were in line with expectations. 10-year Treasury yield jumped on the worries that the labor markets are tighter than previously estimated.



Nasdaq and S&P 500 Halt 3-day Losing Streak, Continuing Jobless Claims Sank

Dec 7, 2023
Barry Adams
Benchmark indexes halted a three-day losing streak, and chip makers and big tech stocks led the gainers. Treasury yields retained a downward bias ahead of the release of nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.

U.S. Market Indexes and Treasury Yields Retain Downward Bias

Dec 7, 2023
Barry Adams
Market indexes lacked direction in early trading, and investors appeared exhausted after stocks rallied for five weeks in a row. Investors remained focused on the labor market, and expectations ran high that the nonfarm employment report would confirm the cooling trend.

Investors Look Ahead to Nonfarm Payrolls Report, Crude Oil Prices Dropped to 5-month Low

Dec 6, 2023
Barry Adams
Treasury yields and crude oil prices declined after the latest jobs report showed a cooling trend. Crude oil prices fell to five-month lows. The U.S. trade gap widened slightly in October after exports fell and imports rose.

U.S. Stocks Lacked Direction with Focus on Labor Market

Dec 6, 2023
Barry Adams
Stocks lacked direction in early trading, and investors focused on the latest updates on the job market and awaited the release of the nonfarm payrolls report.

U.S. Stocks Struggled after Job Openings Report and Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls Update

Dec 5, 2023
Barry Adams
Investors debated the health of the economy, job market, and rate path after job openings dropped to a 30-month low in October.

U.S. Indexes Slip Second Day as 5-week Strong Market Rally Paused

Dec 5, 2023
Barry Adams
Market indexes paused for the second day in a row, and the yield on Treasury bonds drifted lower as investors debated the direction of interest rates over the next few months.

Stretched Valuation Worries Keep Stocks In Check, Factory Orders Sank In October

Dec 4, 2023
Barry Adams
Benchmark indexes declined Monday after tech and high-growth stocks were under pressure following worries about stretched valuations. Factory orders declined in October after transportation orders plunged.



U.S. Averages Pause After Rallying Five Weeks, Alaska Air to Acquire Hawaii Airlines

Dec 4, 2023
Barry Adams
Market indexes edged lower after strong gains in November, and investors reassessed the level and path of interest in the next few months. Cryptocurrency-linked stocks were in focus after bitcoin surpassed the $40,000 mark. Alaska Air's bid to acquire Hawaii Airlines is likely to face tough scrutiny from regulators.