Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Consumer ETFs edge higher as US-China trade tone softens
Consumer sector ETFs edged higher as US-China trade headlines turned friendlier and consumer sentiment was revised up. Tesla slipped on prod
Supply chain stress turns resilience into a long-term investment theme
From the Strait of Hormuz to fertiliser and helium, supply chains are under strain again. For investors, the real opportunity lies in compan
Stocks climb as Iran signals possible reopening of Strait of Hormuz
US stocks climbed and oil prices fell after Iran's foreign minister suggested a conditional path to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart
AI optimism lifts US stock futures despite $100 oil and Fed hike bets
US stock futures edged higher as AI and chip stocks rallied, helping traders look past $100 oil and rising Treasury yields. Akamai surged af
AI stocks lift Wall Street even as oil tops $100 and yields stay high
Microsoft's 3% jump on new Copilot features helped Wall Street's major indexes edge higher, even with oil above $100 and the 10-year Treasur
AI rally lifts Wall Street as Microsoft gains on new Copilot features
Wall Street edged higher Friday as AI enthusiasm lifted tech stocks, with Microsoft jumping on new Copilot features. But market breadth was
Costco's strong quarter helps lift US stocks as oil slides
US stocks drifted higher Friday, helped by a jump in Costco shares after the retailer topped earnings and revenue expectations. Cheaper oil
Swiss Stocks Rise as Economists Lift 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.7%
Swiss stocks rose as economists upgraded the country's 2026 growth outlook to 1.7% from 0.9%. UBS shares climbed 3.5% as the bank weighed op
European ADRs edge up Friday but still post weekly loss
European stocks trading in the US as ADRs ticked higher Friday, but the index is still on track for a 1.1% weekly loss. Individual movers li
AI's grip on markets is bigger than you think—here's how it hits your portfolio
Tech stocks now make up 51% of the S&P 500, and AI exposure is spreading into bonds and private markets. That means your 'diversified' portf
Asia ADRs edge higher Friday but still head for weekly loss
Asia-focused stocks trading in the US ticked up Friday, with the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index rising 0.70%. But the index is still down close to 1%
Latin American Markets Slip as US Yields Stay High and Brazil Inflation Heats Up
Latin American stocks and currencies fell as elevated US Treasury yields continued to pressure emerging markets. A hotter-than-expected Braz