Market Pulse - Usa
McCarthy says vote on debt ceiling increase or suspension may come during following week
Lawmakers in the US may vote on a deal to lift or suspend the government's debt ceiling as soon as the following week, a top Republican said.
Fed's Logan doesn´t see enough reasons yet for a rate pause in June
A top US central bank official cast her ballot in favour of a further rate hike at the Federal Reserve's 14 June meeting.
Walmart tops expectations in strong first-quarter earnings
Retail giant Walmart reported robust revenue and operating income growth in its first-quarter earnings on Thursday, topping market expectations.
US close: Stocks surge on regional banks, debt ceiling hopes
Wall Street's key indices finished significantly higher on Wednesday, as optimism over the possibility of a resolution to the looming federal debt ceiling boosted investor confidence.
US open: Stocks higher on debt ceiling optimism,
Wall Street's main market gauges were making modest gains on the back of positive headlines around the debt ceiling negotiations.
US housing starts register slight rise in April, permits dip
Homebuilding activity in the States rose a bit last month, but from a lower than expected base.
McCarthy expects US government debt default to be avoided
A top Republican leader voiced confidence that the United States government would avoid a debt default.
Target tops first-quarter forecasts but warns of Q2 weakness
Discount department store giant Target Corporation reported positive first-quarter sales growth on Wednesday despite a challenging business environment, although it warned of a likely weaker second quarter.
US close: Stocks fall on debt ceiling worries, consumer sentiment
Wall Street ended in the red on Tuesday, as stocks fell across the board in response to ongoing uncertainties surrounding the federal debt ceiling.
US retail sales rise by less than expected in April
American consumers last month resumed their outlays but at a slower than anticipated pace.
Home Depot revises full-year guidance after negative first quarter
Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, reported a decline in both sales and earnings in its first quarter on Tuesday, and lowered its guidance for the full financial year.
US close: Stocks rise as investors watch for debt ceiling progress
Wall Street ended the day on a positive note on Monday, with investors holding out hope for a resolution to the ongoing federal debt ceiling discussions.
NY Fed factory index drops sharply in May
Factory sector activity in and around the state of New York worsened sharply in May, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
US consumer sentiment hit in May by worries about economy, debt ceiling
Concerns about the economy, including around the debt ceiling standoff, hit consumer sentiment in the US in May, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
US close: Stocks mixed as Disney results drag Dow lower
Wall Street experienced a mixed close on Thursday, with the Dow leading the decline after disappointing results from Disney.
US close: Stocks mixed as consumer inflation slows
Stocks on Wall Street finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, with the Dow and the tech-heavy Nasdaq both recording losses, while the S&P 500 ended higher after the latest inflation figures were released.
US CPI rises as expected in April, up by 0.4%
The cost of living in the US rose as expected in April, hitting a two-year low in the process.
US close: Stocks fall ahead of key inflation reading
Wall Street's main market gauges closed in negative territory on Tuesday, as investors took profits before important economic data releases on both sides of the Atlantic.
US open: Stocks dip as investor eye CPI, debt ceiling talks
Wall Street's main stock market gauges were trading slightly lower as investors waited on the release of the Consumer Price Index for April due out on the following day.
Microsoft's LinkedIn to cut more than 700 workers
Microsoft subsidiary LinkedIn announced that it would be reducing its workforce by more than 700, becoming the latest US technology name to make layoffs.