Stocks Get Trump Boost as S&P 500 Tops 6,100: Markets Wrap – Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) — Stocks closed at record highs as oil prices fell after President Donald Trump urged OPEC to lower oil prices and vowed to push for interest rate cuts. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg Low oil prices, which tend to ease inflation concerns, pushed down policy-sensitive two-year bond yields. Approximately 320 stocks in the S&P […]
These affordable housing markets are now expensive

The days of affordable homes in Cleveland, Milwaukee, or other affordable housing hubs across the country may be over for good. new data from red fin It has become clear that home prices in some of these markets are rising at breakneck speed, leaving locals and prospective buyers scrambling for something within their reach. Cleveland […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Will Safe-Haven Demand Return as Markets Digest Fed Outlook? – FX Empire

Silver faces headwinds from strong dollar Silver (XAG/USD) hit an intraday low of 30.57 and is trading around 30.63 as a strong dollar and rebound in US Treasury yields weigh on the metal. Silver's dual role as an industrial asset and safe-haven asset makes it susceptible to market sentiment, which has recently shifted toward riskier […]
S&P 500 Closes Within Striking Distance of Record: Markets Wrap – Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) — A rally in big tech stocks fueled by optimism about artificial intelligence and solid profits from big companies has pushed stocks to the brink of all-time highs. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg Stocks have risen further this year, with the S&P 500 at one point exceeding 6,100. Netflix Inc. soared about 10% on […]
Forex Today: US Dollar holds ground as markets assess possible US trade policies – FXStreet

Here's what you need to know on Wednesday, January 22nd. Following a rebound during Tuesday's European trading hours. United States dollar (USD) The second half of the day lost momentum as risk flows took control. The U.S. dollar index held ground early Wednesday as markets turned cautious. The economic calendar does not include the release […]
Will U.S. Tariffs Disrupt Copper and Aluminum Markets – OilPrice.com

of Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) The overall trend has been flat, with a slight decline of 0.65% from December to January. Meanwhile, copper prices continue to react to new US leadership and potential changes in trade policy. Traders bet on rising US copper prices Ahead of President Trump's inauguration, Comex copper prices have begun […]
Why markets are optimistic as Trump returns to the White House

Investors are preparing to welcome Donald Trump into office for a second time, hoping to benefit from his pro-business policies but also wary of his protectionist trade policies, particularly his stance on tariffs. remained vigilant. President Trump entered office with an ambitious agenda that spans trade reform, immigration enforcement, tax cuts and cryptocurrency deregulation. Investment […]
Prediction markets Polymarket, Kalshi expect 79-89% chance of US TikTok ban: Trump to ‘review’ situation – crypto.news

Cryptocurrency prediction markets indicate that TikTok is likely to face a ban in the US by May 2025. According to the latest information, the main platforms Polymarket and Karushi Both indicate that the ByteDance-owned app is likely to be shut down. Source: Polymarket According to Polymarket data, the probability of a TikTok ban is 79% […]
First-time homebuyer? These markets are your best bet in 2025

Claman Countdown panelists Dorie and Jenny Lentz break down the top places Americans want to live. By all accounts, 2024 will be a tough year for first-time home buyers in the market, with record home prices, rising interest rates, and soaring insurance premiums all exacerbating the U.S. home affordability crisis. In fact, the proportion of […]
European markets open lower as economic concerns persist – CNBC

European markets fell on Monday amid continued uncertainty over the global economy. As of 9:04 a.m. London time, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.8%, with most sectors in negative territory. Local markets were open last Friday as investors reacted to the latest U.S. jobs report showing non-farm payrolls rose by 256,000 last month, […]