Stocks on Wall Street extend gains ahead of the rate decision. Energy prices rebounded on the hopes of tighter demand supply conditions as winter conditions deteriorate in the northern hemisphere.

With all eyes set on the Federal Reserve's rate actions tomorrow, investors are cautiously optimistic of a moderate rate hike. A judge in the Bahamas denied bail to the former chief executive of FTX.

Tech and energy stocks led the market advance after November inflation cooled. The euro and the pound rose to six-month highs against the U.S. dollar.

Merger news dominated Monday's trading session ahead of the year's end and final rate decision of 2022 from the central banks in U.S., the eurozone and the U.K.

Benchmark indexes traded higher ahead of rate decisions from central banks in the U.S., Europe and the U.K. Consumer expectations of forward looking inflation edged lower for the next year.

Market sentiment weakened ahead of consumer inflation data and interest rate decision next week as moderating inflation narrative faced headwinds.

The wholesale price index in November indicated that inflation is deeply entrenched in goods and services sectors of the economy and slowing the future price increases to the Fed's target level will take time.



Major averages closed higher and crude oil traded near one-year low as investors look ahead ahead to the release of inflation data next week. The FTC sued to block the largest acquisition in the video game industry and the largest purchase by Microsoft.

Major averages rebounded on the hopes that the Federal Reserve may be able to avert a recession while continuing its campaign against high inflation.

Volatility returns to stock trading and crude oil drops to a level not seen since a year ago. Bond yields dropped in the U.S., Europe and Asia as central banks around the world moderate or pause rate hikes.

Stocks were on the defensive on the worries that the U.S. economy may be too hot and the Federal Reserve may have to continue with its aggressive rate hike campaign.

European markets extended losses after rate anxieties and domestic demand worries resurfaced. Oil tankers carrying Russian crude face additional delays after Turkey imposed EU sanctions.

Sales growth slowed at the retailer after two years of strong growth and net income declined after selling and general expenses rose in the quarter. The high-end jeweler retailer sounded optimistic about the upcoming holiday sales.

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AutoZone earnings dropped on higher costs and inventories rose. BuzzFeed plans to cut 12% of its workforce Signet Jewelers revised its adjusted operating margin outlook.

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Major averages extended this week's losses and investors worried that the hotter-than-expected economic activities and tight labor market conditions may force the Federal Reserve to continue its aggressive rate hike campaign.