S&P 500 remains mostly stable as Treasury yields increase; index approaches a losing week: Live updates
Market Update on September 16, 2026 Traders were active on the New York Stock Exchange as morning trading wrapped up on September 16, 2026. The S&P 500 ended Friday relatively flat, marking the conclusion of a turbulent week characterized by rising Treasury yields and oil prices, alongside the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in […]
New Zealand Dollar remains stable as lower US bond yields put pressure on USD
The NZD/USD currency pair is finding it hard to build on the slight recovery it saw the previous day, slipping a bit during the Asian session on Friday. That said, the spot prices remain above their lowest point since July 9, which was reached on Wednesday, and they’re hovering around 0.5730—showing little change for the […]
July FOMC: Fed maintains stable interest rates
Kevin Warsh has assessed the Federal Reserve’s recent policy actions, particularly addressing inflation, interest rates, and the trajectory of the U.S. economy. This article discusses the Fed’s interest rate decision made in July 2026, and updates will follow as more information becomes available. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would maintain interest rates […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable after the Dow records two consecutive gains: Live updates
Traders were seen working on the American Stock Exchange floor in New York on July 16, 2026. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were mostly stable on Monday evening, following two days of gains for the index. Investors seem to be preparing for a potentially impactful week for large-cap stocks and the impending Federal […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable as traders turn their attention to earnings while tensions in the Middle East continue.
Market Update: S&P 500 Futures Drop Amid Rising Oil Prices S&P 500 futures took a hit on Monday night as climbing oil prices cast a shadow over the major indexes. Investors are also keeping a close eye on corporate earnings as the week unfolds. The futures fell by 7 points, mirroring a decline in the […]
Stock futures remain fairly stable after Wall Street experiences a down week: Live updates
Market Overview On July 17, 2026, traders were seen working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading. Stock futures didn’t see much change on Sunday following a week where the three major stock indexes experienced declines. S&P 500 futures dipped slightly by 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures traded near a […]
US stocks remain stable following inflation figures, despite a drop in IBM.
Stocks Steady Amid Inflation Report On Tuesday, stocks continued to show resilience following a report indicating that US inflation wasn’t as severe as some had feared. The numbers from last month met economists’ predictions, despite rising oil prices, which have sparked concerns about potential conflicts involving the U.S. and Iran. The S&P 500 increased by […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable as tensions rise in the Middle East; traders look forward to earnings and inflation reports: Live updates
Market Updates Amid Rising Tensions On February 13, 2026, traders were busy on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. The mood was tense as they faced a challenging environment influenced by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. As if that weren’t enough, Wall Street was also bracing […]
British Pound remains stable over 216.50 amid Iran concerns affecting JPY
After dipping to the mid-216.00s during Asian trading on Monday, the GBP/JPY pair has bounced back slightly, stopping a small retreat from last week’s peak, which was the highest since January 2008. Still, the current price is below the 217.00 threshold, making bulls a tad nervous. The Japanese yen is attracting new sellers, mainly due […]
Mortgage rates remain stable around 6.49% as housing affordability gets better.
Mortgage Rates and Housing Market Update Josh Altman, from Altman Brothers Real Estate, recently appeared on Varney & Company, where Governor Gavin Newsom spoke about his $11.2 billion bond plan aimed at increasing housing availability in California. Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates saw a minor increase this week but have been mostly stable in […]