U.S. major averages extended previous week's gains amid optimism about sustained economic expansion and corporate earnings growth in the next year. Chinese companies brush off rising trade barriers in the U.S. and the European Union.

Wall Street indexes traded higher and extended previous week's gains, and global markets struggled to advance amid rising geopolitical tensions and the U.S. trade policy uncertainty under the next administration.

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The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite advanced between 1% and 2% in a choppy week of trading as investors debated future rate paths and inflation levels under sharply higher trade tariffs.

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The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite reversed morning losses as investors reviewed the latest quarterly results from Nvidia. European markets extended gains for the fifth session in a row, and passenger car sales gained in October after falling in the previous two months. The yen's decline is likely to prompt another intervention by the Bank of Japan.

Wall Street indexes advanced, and investors reviewed the latest quarterly results from the AI-leader Nvidia. The continuing weekly jobless claims rose to a three-year high. 

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Global markets turned cautious amid rising military violence between Ukraine and Russia, sparking fears of strong retaliation from Russia. Consumer inflation accelerated in the U.K. The Japanese yen resumed its slide. China indexes traded down as corporate earnings underwhelmed investors.

Stocks retained upward bias as investors shifted focus to key quarterly results and awaited the release of earnings from Nvidia after the close of regular trading hours. 

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Wall Street indexes brave higher and shake off escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia as the Ukraine war drags on. Disruptions from hurricanes and rising inventories dampen U.S. housing starts in October. 

Bond yields in the U.S. and Europe declined after Russia fears resurfaced following comments from President Vladimir Putin.

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World stock market indexes struggled amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and escalating trade tensions among the three largest trading regions.

Wall Street indexes lacked direction in early trading on Monday as investors awaited the release of earnings from Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks, Walmart, Lowe's, and TJX.

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Stocks headed lower on the final day of the week as investors reassessed the post-election gains over the last two weeks. Retail sales advanced in October, but consumers struggled to pay bills amid rising costs of living. 

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The latest Trump cabinet picks highlighted the importance of loyalty and obedience over experience and competency for key appointments.

Investors bid up U.S. stocks in anticipation of faster economic growth despite the prospects of a higher federal deficit and resurgent inflation under a wider and tougher trade tariff regime under the next U.S. administration.



Trump trades dominated early trading on Wall Street as investors shifted allocation ahead of the new administration's policy on trade, the federal government's spending priorities, and the reigniting of inflation.