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Nvidia’s gains lifted the tech sector, but Tesla’s drop and Middle East tensions kept the S&P 500 flat as traders remained cautious. Focus now shifts to Friday’s U.S. non-farm payroll report, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate …

The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index shows a drop in market sentiment, while U.S. stocks fell as Middle East concerns weighed on markets. Tech giants like Tesla and Apple declined, with energy stocks offering a rare bright spot. – …

Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East weighed heavily on Asian stocks, while safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar saw increased demand. Crude oil prices also climbed on supply disruption concerns. – vtmarkets.com

Japanese stock market index Nikkei (Symbol: Nikkei225) bounced back, rising by more than 1% in early Tuesday trading after a steep decline in the previous session. -vtmarkets.com

The U.S. dollar gained strength on Tuesday, rising against its major peers after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened market expectations for more aggressive interest rate cuts. With traders adjusting their outlook on future monetary policy moves, the greenback saw …

Traders now expect 73 basis points of easing for the remainder of the year, with CME Group’s FedWatch Tool indicating a 51% probability of another half-percentage-point cut. This cautious outlook stems from the Federal Reserve’s focus on supporting the labour …

The S&P 500 hit new record highs as semiconductor stocks rallied and traders increased bets on further interest rate cuts. Investors now focus on upcoming economic data for insights into the Fed’s policy direction. -vtmarkets.com

Key points: Nikkei jumps 1.5%, reaching 38,293.34, after Wall Street’s strength. BOJ’s dovish stance supports market sentiment, as chip-related stocks rally. The Nikkei climbed to a three-week high as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend in Japan. Boosted by …

The Nikkei index surged by as much as 2.21% during early trading on Friday before paring gains later in the day, closing 1.53% higher at 37,723.91. This marks its best weekly performance in over a month, with a weekly rise …

The U.S. dollar rallied across the board on Thursday, reversing earlier declines after the Federal Reserve delivered an aggressive half-percentage-point interest rate cut. This marked the start of a monetary easing cycle aimed at maintaining low unemployment as inflation softens. …