Shares rise ahead of Nvidia results; BOJ’s Ueda offers few rate hints

Global stocks began the week on firmer footing ahead of a highly anticipated earnings release from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), while in Japan, a speech from its central bank’s head left markets none the wiser on the country’s rate outlook. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated on Monday the central bank will keep raising…

US stock futures steady after record-high run; CPI awaited

U.S. stock index futures steadied in evening deals on Monday after Wall Street hit a series of record highs on optimism over Donald Trump’s election victory, with focus now turning to upcoming inflation data this week. Futures steadied as a rally on Wall Street now appeared to be slowing, although benchmark indexes still…

Asia stocks upbeat after Fed rate cut; China stimulus awaited

Most Asian stocks rose on Friday, tracking strength in Wall Street after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected, while anticipation of more fiscal stimulus in China also buoyed local markets. Regional markets took positive cues from a record-high close on the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ Composite, as markets were encouraged…

US stock futures steady after Trump victory spurs record highs; Fed in focus

U.S. stock index futures steadied in evening deals on Wednesday after Wall Street surged to record highs on Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election, with focus now shifting to the Federal Reserve. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday. But its outlook on the path of interest…

MARKET UPDATE OUTLOOK: Forex, Commodities and Indices [Friday, November 5, 2024]

*MARKET UPDATE ASIA SESSION* Forex, Commodities and Indices Tuesday, November 05, 2024 ======================== US stocks fluctuated between gains and losses on Monday, as investors prepared for a crucial week in which Americans will elect a new president and the Federal Reserve will release its policy statement. The presidential election saw candidates Donald Trump…

Asia stocks dip amid election jitters, China buoyed by positive PMI

Most Asian markets fell on Tuesday as traders remained largely risk-averse before a hotly contested U.S. presidential election later in the day, while Chinese markets were supported by strong business activity data. Focus was also on a meeting of China’s National People’s Congress this week, which is expected to yield more cues on…

MARKET UPDATE OUTLOOK: Forex, Commodities and Indices [Friday, November 4, 2024]

*MARKET UPDATE ASIA SESSION* Forex, Commodities and Index Monday, November 04, 2024 ========================= – Wall Street’s major indexes ended higher on Friday, rebounding from the previous day’s sell-off as strong Amazon earnings offset a significant drop in U.S. job growth in October. – Amazon.com rose 6.2% after reporting earnings on Thursday that showed…

US stock futures fall as elections, Fed meeting approach

U.S. stock index futures fell in evening deals on Sunday as anticipation of a tight presidential election and a Federal Reserve meeting later in the week kept investors averse towards risk-driven assets. Futures steadied after Wall Street tumbled from record highs last week, following a batch of strong economic prints, especially inflation, and…

MARKET UPDATE OUTLOOK: Forex, Commodities and Indices [Friday, November 1, 2024]

*MARKET UPDATE ASIA SESSION* Forex, Commodities and Indices Friday, November 01, 2024 ======================== All three US stock indexes closed lower on Thursday after Microsoft and Meta Platforms highlighted rising artificial intelligence costs that could hurt their earnings, curbing enthusiasm for the megacaps that have fueled this year’s market rally. Meta Platforms, the owner…

Exclusive-Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta’s Llama

Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People’s Liberation Army have used Meta (NASDAQ:META)’s publicly available Llama model to develop an AI tool for potential military applications, according to academic papers and analysts. In a June paper reviewed by Reuters, six Chinese researchers from three institutions, including two under the People’s Liberation Army’s…