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Broader sentiment remains bullish, with the S&P making new all-time high underscoring resilience. AI-driven momentum, highlighted by AMD’s multibillion-dollar OpenAI partnership (boosting AMD +23.7%), has broadened participation beyond mega-caps, lifting small-caps (Russell 2000 closed above 2,500 for the first time). Yet, technical and fundamentals indicators warn of a potential shakeout amid overbought conditions. The rally […]

The US stock market is poised for a cautiously negative open today, driven primarily by the onset of a partial government shutdown at midnight ET, which is set to disrupt key economic data releases and heighten uncertainty. The failure of a stopgap funding bill has triggered the first shutdown in seven years, affecting 750,000 federal

Stock futures point to a positive open amid lingering optimism from the Federal Reserve’s recent 25-basis-point rate cut and cooling inflation data, though uncertainty around potential government shutdown risks and escalating tariff threats could cap gains. Congressional negotiations on the federal budget and a possible government shutdown are the biggest near-term risks, which could significantly

Markets are generally trending lower, continuing a losing streak as investors respond to strong U.S. growth figures, trade tariff actions, and anticipation of key inflation readings. Global equities are under pressure after the U.S. announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 100% import tax on branded drugs and high levies on furniture, kitchen goods and heavy

The major U.S. indices, including the S&P 500, have pulled back modestly after hitting highs in recent sessions. Markets appear to be consolidating, as investors digest recent gains. Fed Chair Powell’s remarks that equity valuations are “fairly highly valued” add caution. While the market largely expects a rate cut in October, the Fed’s tone around