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S&P 500, Nasdaq end flat as tech and financials slip
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished little changed as gains in communication services offset losses in tech and financials during thin, holiday trading.
Dollar strengthens ahead of Fed minutes release
The dollar edged higher as investors await Fed minutes for clues on interest rate policy, despite the greenback’s steepest annual drop since 2017.
Chicago Fed sees December US unemployment rate at 4.6%
Chicago Fed estimates the US unemployment rate held at 4.6% in December as hiring and layoffs showed little change ahead of official BLS data.
Corporate bankruptcies soar as inflation and tariffs squeeze companies
U.S. bankruptcies surged in 2025 as companies struggled with inflation, high interest rates and tariffs, with industrial and consumer firms hit hardest.
US business equipment borrowings fall 4.4% in November
US business equipment borrowings fell 4.4% year over year in November, ELFA says, as banks, captives and independents all saw weaker demand.
Wall Street rises as soft inflation fuels rate cut hopes
Wall Street climbed as a soft inflation report lifted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while Micron’s strong forecast boosted tech stocks.
Wall Street slips as oil prices extend sharp decline
Wall Street slipped as falling oil prices dragged energy stocks lower, while mixed economic data kept uncertainty around interest rates high.
US stock market hits record highs despite AI bubble worries
U.S. stocks hit fresh record highs as the S&P 500 and Dow climb, even as AI stocks slump and concerns grow about a potential artificial intelligence bubble.
Wall Street stocks dip from record highs
U.S. stocks slipped from record highs as the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq pulled back. Market moves followed leadership changes, merger bids and Fed rate expectations.
Fed inflation gauge stays high as spending slows
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as consumer spending weakened, shaping expectations for an interest rate cut next week.
Wall Street holds steady as S&P 500 nears record high
The S&P 500 stayed just below its record high as Wall Street saw quiet trading, strong earnings from major companies and growing expectations of a Fed rate cut.
US jobless claims fall to 191,000, lowest since 2022
US jobless claims dropped to 191,000, the lowest since 2022, signaling muted layoffs even as hiring slows and raising questions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.
