Coverage of market moves, trends, and key drivers across asset classes.
The Nasdaq.com analysis said the Shiller CAPE “declined for the first time” in nearly a year after rising above 40, a move it linked historically to market pullbacks.
Tokyo's 30-year yield jumped more than 0.25 percentage point, reviving the "widow-maker" trade and prompting global outreach.
Meta's AI infrastructure deal lifted Nvidia to about $184.97 after hours. Investors rotated into hyperscalers and chipmakers while software stocks lagged.
Investors erased nearly $1.5 trillion from AI-exposed names. Microsoft and Amazon slid about 16% from recent peaks.
Stocks fell sharply and bond yields rose as tensions over Greenland and tariffs increased market volatility.
Trump’s tariff threat triggered major stock declines, soaring Treasury yields, and a flight to gold and silver.
National average mortgage rates have fallen, offering homebuyers savings and refinancing opportunities.
Stocks showed mixed results as rising food prices and a Justice Department probe into Fed Chair Powell increased uncertainty.
Wholesale inflation stayed tame while retail sales beat estimates, reinforcing expectations the Fed holds rates in late January.
As scrutiny rises ahead of a Fed leadership transition, Kashkari argues independence is vital to monetary policy credibility.
Rising grocery, utility, and health-care costs squeeze lower incomes as top earners keep travel and dining spend strong.
Commerce Ministry scrutiny, highlighted by Meta’s Manus review, raises execution risk and discounts for cross-border tech M&A.
With S&P 500 near 6,966, optimism hinges on softer inflation, capex incentives, and stable hiring.
Freddie Mac’s 30-year rate ticked to 6.16% as jobless claims lifted yields ahead of Friday jobs data.
December added 41,000 private jobs after a revised November decline, while job-changer pay rose 6.6%.