Friday, May 9, 2025

Tag: Federal Reserve

WTI Oil Dips After Fed’s Unexpected Silence on Rate Cuts

Oil prices fell after the Fed's steady interest rate decision, with Brent crude at $61.12 and WTI at $58.07 per barrel.

Markets Dip as Fed Kicks Off Key Meeting, Trade Talks Gain Steam

U.S. stock indices fell as investors await the Fed's interest rate decisions and trade negotiations, while Tesla and biotech stocks struggled.

Oil Snaps Back: U.S. Sanctions on Iran Fuel Fresh Price Surge

Oil prices surged after U.S. sanctions on Iran, despite previous declines due to market sentiment influenced by Trump’s criticism of the Fed.

Trump-Powell Fallout Roils Markets: Dow Plunges 972 Points, Tesla Drops Nearly 6%

The NYSE faced a major sell-off as doubts about the Fed's independence led to sharp declines in major tech stocks and the dollar.

Semiconductor Rout Sends Nasdaq Down 3%, S&P Falls 2.2%

The New York stock market plunged due to semiconductor export regulations and stagflation concerns, impacting major tech stocks.

Fed Signals Rate Cuts, Markets Respond with a Sharp Rally

U.S. markets rebounded sharply after the Fed signaled rate cuts, with tech stocks rising despite previous losses.

Brent Tops $70 as Middle East Instability Fuels Price Surge

Oil prices rebounded as tensions in the Middle East escalated despite U.S. economic concerns. Brent crude rose to $70.78 per barrel.

Tech Sell-Off Hits Nasdaq as Investors Brace for Fed Decision

The New York stock market declined as investors reacted cautiously ahead of the Fed's meeting, with tech stocks.

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs, Eyeing $3,000 Mark Amid Trade Tensions

Gold prices are nearing $3,000 per ounce due to trade tensions and economic uncertainty, with a bullish outlook expected to continue.

Stock Market Jitters: Mixed Results as January CPI Surpasses Expectations

U.S. stock indices showed mixed results as investor sentiment dipped due to higher-than-expected CPI, impacting interest rate expectations.

Wall Street Closes Mixed as Powell’s Rate Caution and Tesla’s Slump Weigh on Markets

U.S. stock markets showed mixed results, with Dow and S&P 500 rising, while Tesla faced losses amid ongoing controversies.

Quantum Computing Stocks Plunge: Is the Hype Over?

The New York stock market saw mixed results on January 8, with the Nasdaq dropping due to a significant decline in quantum computing stocks.