Markets and Economy

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Markets and Economy

After Rally on Election Rout, Key Jobs Data Looms

Yesterday's rally, driven by consumer-oriented sectors on hopes the election could calm inflation and geopolitical turbulence, precedes Friday's critical nonfarm payrolls report.

Markets and Economy

Tech Pressure Persists but Broader Market Climbs

The rotation out of tech continued early today, drawing fresh tailwinds from Tuesday's dramatic U.S. election that put AI firms on notice. Productivity in Q3 topped estimates.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

S&P 500 E-mini futures recovered sharply on Wednesday after digesting the results of the U.S. midterm elections and lower oil prices.

US

Spinning Wheel: What Goes Up…

Major market indexes might look calm year to date, but subsurface churn has become increasingly intense, which is also being reflected in some economic growth data.

Markets and Economy

Election Top of Mind but AMD, AI Results Impress

While Tuesday's U.S. mid-term vote dominates headlines, the tech sector got a boost from strong results reported by Advanced Micro Devices and other AI firms. Arm reports later.

Markets and Economy

Vote Looms with Tech in Retreat, Apple in Focus

U.S. mid-term elections today could give Democrats more control. This comes as tech shares continue to retreat and investors mull results late yesterday from Apple and Palantir.

Markets and Economy

Apple Earnings, Jobs Data In-Focus After Tech Rout

After last Friday's tech-led selloff, markets kick off this week on shaky ground. Earnings from Apple and Palantir will be in focus today, while a slew of jobs reports await.

Markets and Economy

More Misery for Tech as Amazon, Intel Disappoint

Tech, hit yesterday by Alphabet and ServiceNow, could face new pressure today on weak showings by Amazon and Intel. Amazon's results missed and Intel's guidance disappointed.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Most of the majors are on track for weekly losses as disappointing tech earnings results/guidance generate "risk off" sentiment from investors.

Markets and Economy

Investors Parse AI Spending in a Choppy Market

Investors punish mega-caps for committing too much cash to AI, GDP tops estimates amid stalled consumer spending, and volatility could continue through next week's midterms.

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