Market Pulse - Usa
US pre-open: Futures flat ahead of March CPI reading
Wall Street futures were pointing to a mostly flat open ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants awaited the publication of a key inflation report later in the morning.
NFIB small business optimism index sinks to lowest level in almost two years
The National Federation of Independent Business' small business optimism index declined for a third straight month in March, falling from 95. 7 in February to 93. 2 - the lowest since April 2020.
US close: Stocks sharply lower ahead of Q1 earnings
Wall Street stocks registered losses on Monday as Treasury yields continued to move higher ahead of the Q1 earnings season.
US open: Stocks head south ahead of Q1 earnings
Wall Street stocks opened lower on Monday as Treasury yields continued to move higher ahead of the Q1 earnings season.
US pre-open: Futures in the red ahead of Q1 earnings
Wall Street futures had stocks opening lower ahead of the bell on Monday as Treasury yields continued to move higher ahead of the Q1 earnings season.
Walgreens could lose billions on sale of Boots
America’s second-largest chemist chain looked set to lose billions of pounds on its planned sale of British pharmacy stalwart Boots, it was reported on Monday.
TalkTalk considering possible £3bn sale
TalkTalk is facing a queue of potential suitors, it was reported on Friday, amid a global storm of telecom consolidations.
US close: Stocks mixed as major indices deliver losing week
Wall Street stocks delivered a mixed performance on Friday as major indices turned in a losing week on the back of fears regarding a more aggressive stance against inflation by the Federal Reserve.
US open: Major indices on track for losing week
Wall Street stocks were mixed after the opening bell on Friday as major indices were on track for a losing week as market participants continued to weigh the chances of a more aggressive stance against inflation by the Federal Reserve.
US pre-open: Futures in the green as FOMC minutes remain in focus
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants continued to weigh the chances of a more aggressive stance against inflation by the Federal Reserve.
US close: Stocks reverse losses to finish slightly higher
Wall Street stocks reversed earlier losses to finish higher on Thursday, as investors mulled over the Fed’s latest meeting minutes released late in the prior session, as well as data showing a tighter-than-expected jobs market.
US open: Stocks head south following FOMC minutes
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday as investors continued to mull over the central bank's plans to tighten monetary policy.
US pre-open: Futures in the green following FOMC minutes
Wall Street futures were pointing to a mostly positive open ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants continued to mull over the central bank's plans to tighten monetary policy.
US jobs market much tighter than previously thought, claims data reveals
The US labour market was far tighter than previously thought, the weekly jobless claims data revealed.
US close: Stocks weaker as Fed lays out wind-down plans
Wall Street stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, as traders sifted through the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve two-day policy meeting, released late in the session.
US open: Stocks lower ahead of FOMC minutes
Wall Street stocks opened lower on Wednesday as traders awaited the publication of minutes from the FOMC's latest two-day policy meeting.
US pre-open: Futures point to losses ahead of Fed minutes
Wall Street futures had stocks opening lower ahead of the bell on Wednesday as traders awaited the publication of minutes from the FOMC's latest two-day policy meeting.
US close: Major indices end session lower
Wall Street stocks ended the session lower on Tuesday as market participants continued to digest a recession warning from the bond market and the latest headlines in the Ukraine-Russia war.
US open: Stocks trade lower as Treasury yields reverse course
Wall Street stocks opened lower on Tuesday as market participants continued to digest a recession warning from the bond market and the latest headlines in the Ukraine-Russia war.
US foreign trade deficit edges past forecasts in February
America's shortfall on trade with the rest of the world edged past forecasts in February.