A batch of international economic data released this week pointed in several directions at once: Japan's economy expanded, while the United Kingdom and Canada each dealt with fresh signs of...

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U.S. stocks pushed higher in recent trading, building on a broader market advance as investors look ahead to key employment data and corporate earnings reports that could shape the next...

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Inflation is cooling at different speeds across the world's major economies, pushing central banks in opposite directions on interest rates. The gap between countries cutting rates and those holding firm...

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U.S. stock futures edged lower in early trading, as investor attention shifted toward moves in the artificial intelligence sector and what they may signal for the broader market. Wall Street...

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Shares of several major semiconductor companies moved higher in after-hours futures trading, while networking chip maker Credo Technology bucked the trend with a sharp decline. Semiconductor stocks dominated after-hours market...

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Stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but two major forces are now testing that momentum: the upcoming U.S. jobs report and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Wall...

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U.S. stocks head into a pivotal stretch with fresh jobs data and a wave of technology earnings on the horizon, giving investors two major signals that could either extend the...

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U.S. stocks have climbed sharply in recent sessions, but an upcoming jobs report could test the rally as investors watch interest rate expectations and rising bond yields closely. American equity...

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Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes traded near flat in recent sessions, as persistent inflation worries gave investors little reason to push markets in either direction. Futures contracts for...

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Global stocks fell and government bond yields rose in recent trading as an escalating conflict involving Iran prompted investors to reconsider how major central banks might respond to fresh economic...

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