CFTC Clears Path for Perpetual Futures Linked to US Stocks
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has cleared the way for perpetual futures contracts tied to…
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November 2026 Market Outlook: Dollar, AI Risks and Rate Hikes
The EU and China understanding was one of the highlights of October, but the China…
Stock Market Today October 27, 2026: Nasdaq Ends Monday at 26,169
U.S. stocks advanced Monday, October 26, with the Nasdaq Composite closing at 26,169.38, up 214.04…
Nasdaq Ends Friday at 25,955 After a Volatile Week on Wall Street
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 25,955.34 on Friday, October 23, 2026, falling 53.52 points, or…
France’s Flash October PMI Falls Below 50 Ahead of Moody’s Rating Decision
The foreign exchange market looks eerily calm. After the safe-haven flows yesterday supported the Swiss…
Euro Pressure Persists Amid French Bond Selloff
Fears over the AI-meme, which took the semiconductor index down more than 10% last week,…
Market News Today, October 6, 2026: 10-Year Yield Hits 5.35%
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed 3 basis points overnight to 5.3493%, its highest level…
US Jobs Report Could Resolve Tension Between Strong Dollar and Lower Short-Term Rates
The US dollar is mostly firmer ahead of today’s important US employment report. The Japan…
Markets News Today, October 2, 2026: 10-Year Yield Eases to 5.25%
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield eased to about 5.25% in Asian trading Friday, retreating from…
Markets Today, September 29, 2026: 10-Year Yield Tops 5.27%
The U.S. Treasury market entered Tuesday with the 10-year yield above 5.27% in Monday trading,…
U.S. Dollar: Greenback Firms Across G10 as Yen Nears 158 and PMI Surges
The U.S. dollar strengthened broadly on September 23, with the greenback gaining against all G10…
Stock Market Today, September 24, 2026: S&P 500 Slips as Bond Selloff Pressures Equities
The S&P 500 fell 0.75% on Wednesday, September 23, as a sharp rise in U.S.…
Stock Market Today, September 23, 2026: Nasdaq Set to Start Near Record as Futures Hold Flat
Wall Street was set for a quiet start Wednesday after the Nasdaq Composite closed at…