Market Pulse - Usa
US personal spending rises in August, core PCE prices undershoot slightly
American consumers continued spending at a steady clip last month with price pressures continuing to ebb alongside.
US close: Dow tumbles on worst day in six months
Wall Street faced a challenging Tuesday, with major stock indices taking a hit due to rising concerns about hawkish statements from Federal Reserve officials and worries over escalating interest rates.
US consumer confidence falls for a second straight month in September
Americans' short-term confidence fell back for a second consecutive month in September amid the recent increase in petrol prices and weakness in the stock market.
US close: Stocks manage small gains as Writers Guild strikes deal
Wall Street showed signs of recovery on Monday after four consecutive losing sessions, with all three major stock indices clinching some gains.
Economists dismiss September drop in Philly Fed factory index
Factory sector activity in the U. S. mid-Atlantic region shrank unexpectedly, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
Fed stays put on rates, leaves door open to a further hike
The Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates, even as it left the door open to a further interest rate hike before the year was out.
US close: Stocks weaker as Fed policymakers meet
Wall Street’s equity markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday as jittery traders, closely watching the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, caused stocks to retreat by the end of the trading session.
US housing starts drop by more than expected in August
Homebuilding activity in the States fell sharply last month, although a key lead indicator pointed to somewhat more buoyant conditions in coming months.
US close: Stocks manage small gains ahead of FOMC
US stocks recorded modest gains on Monday, with major indices slightly increasing.
US wholesale prices jump by more than expected in August
Wholesale prices in the U. S. increased more quickly than anticipated in August, pushed higher by energy prices.
Weekly US jobless claims little changed
The U. S. jobs market remained tight during the previous week.
US close: Stocks in the red as tech plays lead losses
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with Apple in focus on the announcement of its iPhone 15, while investors also closed their wallets ahead of August’s consumer price index data, scheduled for Wednesday.
US close: Stocks in the green ahead of key data points
Wall Street managed a positive close on Monday, aligning with the upward momentum seen in European markets, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a raft of significant economic data set to be unveiled later this week.
US open: Stocks edge up ahead of CPI data
Wall Street was higher on Monday, taking its cue from European indices, ahead of a raft of key economic data due out later in the week.
US close: Stocks mixed as Apple drags on Nasdaq
Wall Street finished with a diverse performance on Thursday, driven by fresh economic data amid significant losses from tech giant Apple on the Nasdaq.
US close: Stocks fall as oil prices reach 2023 highs
Wall Street witnessed a dip in performance on Wednesday, as investors grappled with renewed inflationary anxieties, stemming from a noticeable uptick in bond yields and crude oil prices.