Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes slipped as investors positioned cautiously ahead of a week packed with economic data releases and closely watched earnings from chipmaker Nvidia. U.S. equity...

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U.S. stock futures pointed to a subdued open in recent trading, with Nasdaq contracts slipping while Dow and S&P 500 futures held roughly steady — a sign that pressure in...

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U.S. stock futures fell in early trading as investors pulled back from technology shares, bond yields climbed, and concerns about tensions involving Iran added to the cautious mood on Wall...

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A climb in crude oil prices is feeding concerns that inflation could stay elevated longer, deepening disagreement on Wall Street about the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. Oil...

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Sri Lanka's central bank governor has signaled that the country's inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank's official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for an economy...

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The European Central Bank has raised interest rates, becoming the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy since inflation re-emerged as a significant economic threat. The move signals a...

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Two closely watched economic reports landed this week with encouraging signals: US consumer prices rose more slowly than in recent months, and the British economy expanded at a healthy pace....

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The Federal Reserve is navigating a narrow path between controlling inflation and keeping the economy on solid footing — and financial markets are paying close attention to every step. The...

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Asian equity markets traded in a narrow range as elevated oil prices renewed concerns about inflation across the region, keeping investors cautious. Stock markets across Asia moved little in recent...

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Wall Street posted a sweeping advance, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and Russell 2000 all closing at record levels. The across-the-board strength signals broad investor...

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