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U.S. stocks are sharply higher on Tuesday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.9%—roughly 400 points—alongside a 1.1% jump in the Nasdaq and a 0.9% lift in the S&P 500. The rally follows a high-profile ceasefire declaration from President Donald Trump and dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.Trump ceasefire sparks relief rallyThe rally began overnight after Trump announced via Truth Social that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was officially in effect. Despite ongoing tensions and conflicting reports of further attacks, investors interpreted the development as a...

U.S. stock markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, and U.S. bond markets will not operate on Juneteenth, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Trading will resume on Friday, June 20, with market watchers closely eyeing post-holiday volatility and investor sentiment.Why Juneteenth matters to marketsJuneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union troops reached Galveston Bay, Texas, and declared the freedom of over...

The U.S. dollar dropped to its lowest level since April 2022, driven by rising tensions in the Middle East and fragile trade relations between Washington and Beijing. As investors flocked to safe-haven assets, the global stock rally decelerated, with the MSCI All-Country World Index stagnating just below its record high.Oil prices briefly surged by 4% before retreating, influenced by the U.S.'s relocation of personnel from the Middle East due to increased security risks. The ongoing volatility in economic policies prompted concerns, as President Trump's tariffs and fluctuating trade relations...

Stock futures fell sharply early Thursday, pointing to a rocky open as Wall Street grapples with a tragic plane crash involving Dow component Boeing (BA) and digests a blockbuster earnings report from software giant Oracle (ORCL).Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 305 points, or 0.71%. S&P 500 futures traded down 0.56%, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.53%. The negative sentiment comes after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite snapped three-day winning streaks in a quiet session on Wednesday.Here are the top stories driving the market on...

Talks in London came after the US and China accused each other of reneging on a deal reached in May in Geneva, where they tried to start dialing back the trade war. Ahead of the talks, China granted approval to some applications for the export of rare earths. Boeing Co. has also begun shipping commercial jets to China for the first time since early April, indicating a reopening of trade flows.Meanwhile, data Wednesday is expected to show US consumers probably saw slightly faster inflation in May, notably for merchandise, as companies gradually pass...

The S&P 500 crashed when President Trump unveiled his "Liberation Day" tariffs in early April, but the benchmark index has since staged an astounding recovery. History says President Trump's tariffs could cause a recession, and the S&P 500 has declined by an average of 31% during past recessions. The S&P 500's best days and worst days often occur in clusters, so investors that sit on the sidelines during drawdowns risk missing the rebound. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) rocketed higher...

Inflation has altered consumers' buying habitsgetty Year-to-year inflation may look low, but prices continue to compound upwards. For example, "Food at home" pricing, accounting for 8% of the total CPI basket, was up 1.8% in 2024. That seemingly low inflation rate nevertheless pushed up the Covid period price inflation to 27.6%, and that is what consumers are contending with. So, why is that a problem for companies? Because consumers’ actions to reduce the inflationary effects can adversely affect business revenues and profits. Grocery shopping is a good example. Here are...

Stock futures fall after Trump accuses China of violating trade agreement - CBS News

Though stocks are a bona fide long-term wealth creator, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite don't move from Point A to Point B in a straight line. Numerous catalysts -- including President Donald Trump's ever-changing tariff and trade policy -- whipsawed Wall Street in April. An exceptionally rare period of outsize gains for the benchmark S&P 500 bodes extremely well for future stock returns, based on what history has to say. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › For well over a century,...

Market Watch: Siddhartha Khemka, Head-Research, B&D, Motilal Oswal Financial ServicesGrasim IndustriesWe believe that the core business would not contribute meaningfully in the coming quarters. However, if you look at paint businesses, that is something that the market is excited about, and that is where you see that losses have come down. The business, within six months of launch, has become the third largest decorative paint brands with the five of the plant started operations, the sixth one will be starting commercial operations, which is in West Bengal, in the first...