Dow Jones slips 62 points as services data and tariff talk rattle investor confidence U.S. stocks retreated Tuesday as investors weighed weaker-than-expected economic data and fresh tariff remarks from President Donald Trump, raising concerns about the health of the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.49% to close at 6,299.19, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.65%…
Dow surges nearly 350 points, closes just shy of record as jobs data reinforces economic strength U.S. stocks surged Thursday, wrapping up a holiday-shortened trading week with broad gains across major indexes. A stronger-than-expected June jobs report helped reinforce investor confidence in the economy, propelling the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh record highs….
Dow Jones soars 275 points as trade progress and tech gains power market rally U.S. stocks surged to fresh record highs Monday, as renewed optimism over trade negotiations and signs of economic resilience helped investors look beyond one of the most turbulent first halves of the decade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 275 points,…
The Federal Reserve (Fed) held interest rates steady Wednesday, maintaining its target range of 4.25%-4.5% amid concerns over inflation and slowing economic growth. Despite expectations for two rate cuts later in 2025, officials scaled back their projections for reductions in 2026 and 2027, citing uncertainty in their economic outlook. The central bank’s “dot plot” indicated…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order approving U.S. Steel’s merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel, following a national security agreement that grants the U.S. government a “golden share” in the combined entity. The agreement, announced by both companies, includes $11 billion in Nippon investments by 2028 and commitments to maintain domestic production,…
According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday, the annual rate of inflation in the US stood at 4.9% in April, lower than consensus expectations of 5.0% and marking the slowest pace in two years. However, the persistent high prices of essential consumption categories such as food and shelter, which saw…
NEW YORK: The surplus lines market nearly doubled its pace of premium growth in 2018, driven by new investments in operating platforms and a healthy U.S. economy, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Surplus Lines Insurers Achieve Impressive Growth, Improve Operating Profitability,” notes that this specialty insurance segment grew…