As Trade War Fears Fade, Optimism Returns
Wall Street finished predominantly higher overnight as more evidence of a strong US economy poured in and as corporate updates impressed. The S&P ended the session at a 5-month high and the Dow w.....»»
Shares, crude prices rise on U.S., China data
World equity markets surged and crude prices rose on Friday after a stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report, a surprise bounce in Chinese manufacturing and optimism over U.S.-China trade talks tamped down fears of slowing global growth......»»
Oil ends slightly lower as expectations fade for progress in U.S.-China trade talks
Oil futures ended slightly lower Tuesday as optimism faded over prospects for progress in high-level U.S.-China trade talks set for later this .....»»
Stocks rally, Treasury yields rise on easing trade fears
U.S. stocks followed worldwide equities to one-month highs and Treasury yields rose sharply on Thursday as renewed U.S.-China trade optimism and upbeat U.S. economic data stoked risk appetite and lured investors away from safe-haven assets......»»
Bond Report: Treasury yields climb as fears of trade-war escalation fade
Treasury yields tick higher Thursday after moves by Beijing to de-escalate the U.S.-China trade spat sap demand for haven assets like U.S. government paper.....»»
Global Markets Tumble On Trade War Fears, Italian Bonds Plunge As Crisis Returns
Global stocks and US equity futures were set to end the week in a sea of red as trade war tensions resurfaced after the US was.....»»
Fragile calm returns to stock markets as yuan steadies
Asian shares steadied slightly on Wednesday as investors caught their breath from a searing week-long selloff, with steps taken by Chinese authorities to contain a sliding yuan helping calm fears of a full-blown Sino-U.S. trade and currency war......»»
European markets climb as Fed rate cut optimism outshines trade war fears
European markets climbed on Friday as renewed optimism of a Federal Reserve rate cut outshone trade war tensions......»»
Wall St. gains as trade optimism trumps dim economic data
Wall Street turned positive on Wednesday following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump would hold off on imposing tariffs on imported cars and parts, easing slowdown fears after downbeat economic data......»»
Trade sensitive stocks on ropes as deal hopes fade
A week of worsening fears on Wall Street leading up to Washington's increase on tariffs on Chinese goods has taken a toll on stocks that rely heavily on global trade......»»
GBP/USD: Trump"s Toughness Outweighs Brexit Optimism
GBP/USD is under pressure, falling below 1.3000 once again. The fate of trade talks and fears about North Korea outweigh Brexit optimism. The technical picture has turned bearish for the currency pair. read more.....»»
As fears of recession fade, Trump’s reelection chances rise
A noticeable shift has taken place on Wall Street and among many economists and business leaders in recent weeks: Fears of an imminent recession have faded and been replaced with cautious optimism......»»
Wall Street treads water as growth worries weigh; trade in focus
Wall Street's main indexes swung between gains and losses on Thursday, as optimism fueled by progress in U.S.-China trade talks was clouded by fears of an economic slowdown after a cut in fourth-quarter GDP growth......»»
Wall Street muted as growth worries weigh; trade talks in focus
U.S. stocks swung between gains and losses on Thursday, as optimism fueled by progress in U.S.-China trade talks was overshadowed by fears of an economic slowdown after a cut in fourth-quarter GDP growth......»»
Currencies: Dollar-yen strikes 7-week high, but weekly loss for buck in sight as geopolitics remain a focus
The U.S. dollar touches a seven-week high versus the Japanese yen on Friday as some risk appetite returns to the foreign exchange market, even as underlying geopolitical and trade fears persist......»»
Testimony And Tariffs: Zuckerberg To Face Lawmakers; China Comments Ease Trade Fears
Equities futures were higher this morning, with investors apparently recouping some of the optimism t.....»»
Market Snapshot: Dow futures up nearly 100 points as Trump helps ease trade-war fears
Another win for the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday would mark its eighth-straight win, the longest positive streak since one that ended Sept. 20, 2017. Renewed optimism over U.S./China trade talks helps drive gains......»»
Stocks open higher as fears of U.S.-China trade conflict fade
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Markets Now: Dow Drops 130 Points as Tariff Turmoil Returns
Stocks are set to open lower this morning amid continued trade-war fears......»»
Fed official: Trade fears are hurting business optimism
Escalating trade tensions have all but wiped out the optimism that businesses felt because of tax cuts, a Federal Reserve official says......»»
Market Snapshot: Stock-market leaders yet to be undercut by trade-war fears
The threat of a full-blown trade war isn’t having the impact on investor sentiment and stock prices that might be expected judging by double-digit gains for the Nasdaq and modest but positive returns for the S&P 500 so far this year......»»