Economy

Fed meeting in focus, Cigna ends Humana pursuit - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- Markets gear up for an all-important Federal Reserve policy meeting this week, with comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell likely to play a key role in expectations for possible future

Nonfarm payrolls ahead, U.S. futures muted - what's moving markets

Investing.com - Markets are focusing in on the impending publication of the November U.S. nonfarm payroll report, a highly-anticipated data point that may shed more light on the state of the American

RBI keeps rates at 6.5%, says food inflation risks to keep policy tight

Investing.com-- The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates on hold as expected on Friday, stating that tight policy had helped bring down inflation over the past year, but warned that high food pri

Jobless claims ahead, GameStop sales miss estimates - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures hover around both sides of the flatline, as markets geared up for fresh labor market data that could help indicate how the Federal Reserve will approach its future

ADP report ahead, Musk's xAI seeks to raise $1 billion - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- Markets are awaiting the release of more labor market data on Wednesday, as investors attempt to gauge if the Federal Reserve may soon start to retreat from a period of aggressive pol

U.S. futures dip, JOLTS data ahead - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- U.S. stocks point lower as markets gear up for fresh job openings data that will serve as a precursor to Friday's much-anticipated nonfarm payrolls report. Elsewhere, the Reserve Bank

RBA keeps rates steady in final meeting of 2023; inflation risks remain

Investing.com-- The Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates on hold as expected on Tuesday, citing the need for more macroeconomic data to spur another rate decision, but warned that risks from

US futures slip, bitcoin soars, COP28 - what's moving markets

RBA preview: Hawkish hold possible as inflation risks persist

Investing.com-- The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold when it meets this Tuesday, although the bank’s signals on future rate hikes will be in close focus am

Pivoteers eye March cut as deflationary winds give rate-cut bets big boost

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Futures mostly higher, Tesla reveals Cybertruck pricing - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- Traders look ahead to the start of the final month of trading in 2023 following a positive November for stocks on Wall Street. Elsewhere, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) reveals a price tag for t

Futures edge higher, PCE data ahead, OPEC+ meeting looms - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- The major stock indices in the U.S. head into the final day of trading in November on pace to post their best months since last year. Markets are also gearing up for the publication o

Economic outlook deteriorates as growth, inflation slows: Fed's Beige Book

Investing.com -- The economic outlook soured on slowing growth in recent weeks as consumers are keeping a closer on spending amid an easing in the labor market as well as in the pace of inflation, acc

Charlie Munger dies, dovish Fed comments fuel pivot bets - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger passes away at 99, leaving behind a legacy burnished by a brilliant business career and a fruitful partnership with investment icon War

RBNZ keeps rates on hold at 5.5%, says more hikes still possible

Investing.com-- The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept interest rates steady on Wednesday as expected, with the bank stating that inflation still remained too high and that it could potentially hike int

Record Cyber Monday spending, Shein IPO filing reports - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures oscillate around the flatline following a dip in the prior session, but equities remain on track to post November gains. Investors are also eyeing a potentially rec

Cyber Monday in focus, Musk's Israel visit - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- Retailers are expected to unveil deep Cyber Monday sales in a bid to persuade inflation-squeezed American consumers to open up their wallets ahead of the holidays. Meanwhile, markets

U.S. futures inch up ahead of shortened trading day - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- U.S. futures edged into the green ahead of a truncated trading day. American shoppers will be on the hunt for deals this Black Friday as retail companies warn that inflation-squeezed

Crude losses deepen, U.S. retailers' holiday worries - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- U.S. stocks are set to be shuttered for Thanksgiving festivities, after equities on Wall Street gained in the last full day of trading this week on Wednesday. Meanwhile, oil prices ex

Australian Share Market in Decline: Central Bank Concerns and Sectoral Performance

The Australian share market witnessed a downturn on Thursday, influenced by several factors, including central bank statements and sector-specific news. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.6% lower at 7,029.2 points, marking its lowest close since Nov. 14.,The...