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Futures tied to the main U.S. equity benchmarks moved higher, signalling a sense of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not introduce new tariffs on several European countries linked to his demands over Greenland. Media reports suggest the decision followed discussions with NATO and European leaders, although details around the “framework of a…

After showing a strong move to the upside early in the session, stocks saw significant volatility over the course of the trading day on Wednesday. The major averages largely gave back their early gains in late morning trading before experiencing an afternoon resurgence and ending the day sharply higher. The major averages all posted strong…

U.S. stock index futures are signaling a slightly weaker start to Wednesday’s session, pointing to the possibility of additional declines after the sharp sell-off seen a day earlier. Investor sentiment remains fragile amid fears of an escalating trade dispute between the United States and Europe, sparked by President Donald Trump’s push to secure control of…

Futures tied to the main U.S. equity benchmarks ticked up on Wednesday as unsettled markets looked ahead to President Donald Trump’s address at the annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Investor attention remains fixed on Trump’s push for U.S. control of Greenland — and his warnings of additional tariffs on several European countries — themes…

After ending last Friday’s choppy trading session modestly lower, stocks showed a more substantial move to the downside during trading on Tuesday. The major averages all moved sharply lower, adding to the losses posted last week. The major averages saw further downside late in the session, closing near their worst levels of the day. The…

U.S. stock index futures are indicating a steep drop at the open on Tuesday, suggesting equities could face renewed selling pressure as markets reopen after the long holiday weekend. Investor sentiment has been unsettled by revived worries over a potential trade conflict between the United States and Europe, linked to President Donald Trump’s push to…

Futures tied to the main U.S. equity indices pointed lower as investors weighed the risk that Washington could impose new tariffs on a range of European countries over Greenland. President Donald Trump said he plans to hold meetings on Greenland during a trip to an annual economic forum in Switzerland, while European leaders consider possible…

Global markets moved lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats tied to his push to acquire Greenland, while fresh data showed China’s economy losing momentum in the final quarter of the year. European officials discussed possible countermeasures, gold surged to new record highs and oil prices eased as traders weighed the…

Stocks moved to the upside in early trading on Friday but quickly gave back ground and showed a lack of direction over the remainder of the trading session. The major averages spent much of the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing modestly lower. The Dow dipped 83.11 points or…

U.S. stock index futures were indicating a mildly higher open on Friday, setting the stage for equities to build on the rebound recorded in the previous session. Markets could continue to draw support from Thursday’s upward momentum, which was driven by a favorable response to earnings from companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), Goldman Sachs…