Markets and Economy

Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions

Markets Ease Back Into Trading After New Dow High

The calendar is light this week, with earnings season around the corner. Investors may scrutinize Fed minutes on Wednesday while the Dow strives to continue outperforming.

Markets and Economy

Chips Lead Way, Bouncing Back After Recent Swoon

Chips, which sold off last week, resumed their surge this morning and lifted major indexes to early gains. The week ahead includes Fed minutes and earnings from Delta and PepsiCo.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Selling pressure continued in the tech sector as investors rotate out of the momentum trade into other areas of the market.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Slip to Kick Off Q3 Ahead of Jobs Data

All three major indexes fell but remained near breakeven as tech and utilities sectors led the declines. The June jobs report is out Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

September Oat Futures (/ZOU26) have found a consolidative price floor as ample supply meets subdued demand.

Markets and Economy

Q3 Begins on Strong Footing Ahead of Jobs Numbers

Stocks ended the second quarter on a high note, with the Nasdaq posting its best quarter in six years. Before the holiday, investors will digest jobs and manufacturing numbers.

Markets and Economy

What Is Deflation? Definition, Causes, Examples

Deflation is a broad drop in prices that can slow consumer spending, hurt corporate profits, and reduce economic growth. Learn what causes it and how it can impact markets.

Markets and Economy

Solid Quarter Ends with Jobs Data, Nike Results

A mostly solid second quarter—even with June's struggles--ends today with investors anticipating May job openings data due soon after the open and Nike results after the close.

Sectors

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Markets and Economy

As Tech Struggles, Other Sectors Pick up the Pace

Though the tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 4% this week, market breadth keeps improving amid strength in other sectors. Consumer sentiment arrives today, and jobs data come next week.

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