U.S. investors shifted their focus to positives in the economy and returned to adding high-growth stocks. The rally on Wall Street supported gains in the final hour of trading in Europe. Asian markets struggled to shake off the weakening economic backdrop in China.
Benchmark indexes attempted a rebound after selling off for two days in a row. U.S. Treasury yields edged higher as policymakers continue to push back against rate cut expectations.
Stock markets around the world turned lower after policymakers conducted aggressive campaign against the prospect of a near-term rate-cut citing high inflation. China market indexes plunged after the release of the latest economic data.
Investors remained cautious after the near-term rate-cut hopes faded following the pushback from policymakers. Rising tensions in the Middle East and weaker-than-expected economic growth in China also kept investors on the sidelines.
Global markets turned down, and investors lowered rate expectations. Rising tensions in the Middle East and supply chain disruptions also weighed on market sentiment.
Stocks struggled in early trading, and Treasury yields edged higher ahead of the release of the retail sales report on Wednesday. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported better-than-expected quarterly results.
Markets in Europe closed down, and the German economy stalled in 2023 after rising interest rates and elevated inflation kept consumer spending growth in check. In Asia, Chinese markets struggled after the central bank did not offer any new stimulus measures.
Major averages scaled higher on Wall Street after producer price inflation rose less than expected. The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite are set to extend weekly gains. Banks and airlines were in focus after the release of their quarterly results.
Market indexes turned lower in the U.S. and Europe after U.S. consumer inflation rebounded in December, indicating interest rates are still not restrictive enough. Crude oil rebounded on rising tensions in the Red Sea.
Bitcoin jumped after the SEC approved the launch of bitcoin-focused ETFs. Stocks lacked momentum in early trading and investors debated future rate path ahead of inflation reports.
Global markets were in a holding pattern, and investors awaited U.S. inflation updates. The Eurozone is facing a slower-than-expected rebound in economic growth and a higher-than-expected rebound in inflation. China revved up cross-strait tensions ahead of the Taiwan elections.
Stocks hugged flatline and Treasury yields held near recent levels ahead of the release of inflation reports over the next two days. Banks were also in focus ahead of the start of the earnings season on Friday.
Global markets edged lower in the U.S. and Europe, and Treasury yields edged slightly higher ahead of the release of inflation data. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed, German industrial output fell, and UK retail sales growth eased.
Market indexes pulled back on Wall Street a day after a sharp rally, and Treasury yields retained an upward bias. Crude oil prices rebounded, and the U.S. dollar lacked direction.
Benchmark indexes on Wall Street advanced, and tech stocks led the gainers. Crude oil prices dropped as much as 5% after Saudi Arabia announced a price cut amid rising U.S. crude oil production.
