S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise after soft inflation report, rebound in tech shares: Live updates – CNBC

Softer inflation data boosts stocks on Wednesday Loop Capital's Upgrade Crocodile Stock says tariff volatility has created a purchase opportunity Crocs' According to Loop Capital, recent stock pullbacks have created an attractive entry point for investors. After the company upgraded its shares and bought it from holds, the shares rose about 4%, pointing to Hey […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Can Gold Hold $2,900 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise? – FX Empire

“The uncertainty surrounding tariffs and the potential impact on global trade have strengthened the appeal of gold's safe haven,” said ANZ senior product strategist. The upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is expected to offer further direction as it closely looks at inflation trends and the Fed's policy stance. As the dollar strengthens, silver […]
Futures rise after Wall St selloff; tariffs, inflation data in focus – Yahoo Finance

(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures rose Wednesday, stabilizing after volatility in the previous session as investors assessed the impact of President Donald Trump's protectionist tariffs on basic metal imports and looked at key inflation reports. He said Trump's 25% obligation to all steel and aluminum imports, which he announced last month, has come into […]
Rise of Doug Ford, brother of late crack-smoking Toronto Mayor Rob

Ontario Premier Doug Ford blinked first during a chicken match with President Trump. The 60-year-old populist politician retreated from a 25% energy surcharge ahead of talks with the US after threatening to “cut off electricity completely” on Sunday if the trade war escalates. Ford is 78 years old compared to President Trump in recent months, […]
Job Openings Rise as Labor Market Shows Strength and Stability

U.S. job offers rose unexpectedly in January, highlighting a resilient labor market that is opposed to pessimistic predictions about the impact of President Donald Trump's economic policies. Data released Tuesday by the Labor Bureau's Jobs and Labor Retraction Survey (JOLTS) shows that it rose from 7.51 million in December to 7.74 million in January. The […]
Late car payments rise to highest level in over 30 years

Jeff Flock of Fox Business has revealed that insurance prices are rising sharply year-on-year, so he reports on the latest news that emerged from the automotive industry. Missing American car owners with car loan payments rose to their highest level in 30 years earlier this year. According to Fitch Ratings, the percentage of borrowers with […]
Australia live news: flood evacuation warnings in NSW and Queensland as waters rise after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred deluge | Tropical Cyclone Alfred

NSW and Queensland flood emergency warning issued There's a little more information on the flooding here from NSW SES. There are major floods on the Clarence River, with emergency warnings to evacuate people for those living in Harwood, Chatworth, Warega, Harwood, Grafton and downstream of the Goodwood Islands. Inhabitants of these islands will be isolated […]
Trump shifts tone on Musk as tensions rise with Cabinet

President Trump has shown a softer approach to massive firing of federal workers led by Elon Musk, and a rift appears between the tech billionaire and the ministers running the institution he is gutsy. Mask's quick and broad cost-cutting efforts have been filled with pushbacks from some in Washington who have complained behind the scenes […]
Stock futures rise after Commerce Secretary Lutnick suggests possible compromise on Trump tariffs: Live updates – CNBC

The trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in the financial district of New York City on March 4, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images US stock futures rose Tuesday night after three major averages suffered sharp losses in their second session. Futures linked to the Dow Jones […]
Car prices could rise $12,000 due to Trump’s latest tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the new 25% tariffs imposed on his country by the Trump administration are “very stupid.” (Credit: Reuters) president Donald Trump's New tariffs in Mexico and Canada could cause car prices to surge up to $12,000, according to a new analysis. Anderson's Economic Group analyzed the impact of Trump's 25% […]