Quick Takes U.S. stocks continue to climb on strong earnings and resilient economic data, but rising yields, higher oil prices, and persistent inflation fears are creating crosscurrents for global markets. International stocks had a tougher week amid a stronger...
Quick Takes U.S. and global markets wrapped up another strong week, buoyed by easing geopolitical concerns, a powerful start to corporate earnings season, and mostly encouraging economic data. U.S. stocks logged their third straight week of gains, with Wall Street’s...
Quick Takes Investors found a reason to breathe a sigh of relief this week. Following President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire with Iran, major global stock indices rallied, shaking off some of the heavy uncertainty that has loomed over global investors. The...
Energy Shock, Rate Fears and Resilient Consumers: What Shook Markets in March and the First Quarter March was anything but quiet for investors. A surge in geopolitical risk, led by conflict in the Middle East collided with stubborn inflation and shifting interest-rate...
Quick Takes U.S. stocks finally caught a break last week, posting their first weekly gains in six weeks, even as rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty kept investors on edge. Stronger-than-expected economic data helped steady markets. U.S. equity markets...
Quick Takes Global financial markets had another volatile, headline-driven week with mixed results, as investors digested geopolitical developments, surging oil prices, and new signs of strain on consumers and businesses. The S&P 500 fell -2.1% for the week,...
