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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
May 7, 2026

S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains

The S&P 500 closed down as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings gave up gains amid U.S.-Iran peace talks uncertainty and mixed earnings reports.

An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 7, 2026

US labor market stable as layoffs remain low

The US labor market remains stable with low layoffs and steady job openings, easing concerns despite the US-israel war impact on oil prices.

Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 5, 2026

All eyes on job market as Fed’s rate-cut window narrows

The US job market's strength narrows the Federal Reserve's window for interest rate cuts amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.

A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. Stocks pushed further into record territory on Wednesday, driving the S&P 500 to an all-time high close for a fifth day, helped by strength in financials and technology. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)
May 4, 2026

U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

A person works at a grocery store inside Mercado Central, a marketplace of about 35 Latino‑owned small businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
May 1, 2026

US manufacturing sector steady in April, but input costs surge amid Iran war

US manufacturing activity held steady in april despite rising input costs driven by the iran war and supply disruptions in the strait of hormuz.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Apr 30, 2026

Wall Street ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years

Wall Street stocks rose with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logging their biggest monthly gains in years amid strong earnings and easing oil prices.

A person works at a grocery store inside Mercado Central, a marketplace of about 35 Latino‑owned small businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
Apr 30, 2026

Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly 3 years in March

U.S. inflation accelerated in March with a 3.5% annual rise, driven by gasoline price surges amid the Iran war, impacting Federal Reserve rate outlook.

A visitor stands next to an electronic screen displaying Japan's Nikkei stock prices quotation board inside a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/ File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Oil soars, stocks dip on Iran worries, earnings in focus after Fed

Oil prices surged due to concerns over the Iran conflict while the Federal Reserve kept rates steady, impacting markets amid upcoming tech earnings.

The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against ‘easing bias’

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing elevated inflation and uncertainty from global energy prices, with three dissents against easing bias.

Specialist Glenn Carell, left, and trader Robert Charmak work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 28, 2026

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks

Oil prices rose amid the Iran conflict stalemate and the UAE quitting OPEC, while AI concerns weighed on U.S. and global stock markets.

Traders Fred Demarco, left, and Edward McCarthy work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 27, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains in NEW YORK as investors prepare for a heavy earnings week and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.

Kevin Warsh, Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo
Apr 21, 2026

Fed chief nominee Warsh commits to central bank’s independence, with limits

Kevin Warsh, nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, pledges to maintain monetary policy independence while working with Congress on other Fed functions.

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