ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Five Key Market Events to Watch in the Week Ahead
Investors are keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve this week, with expectations high that the central bank will cut interest rates. Other major central banks, including those of Canada, the U.K., and Japan, are also scheduled to announce their latest policy decisions. Meanwhile, U.S. retail sales growth for August is expected to slow,…
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China extends antitrust probe into Nvidia, shares slip
China’s market regulator announced on Monday that it will prolong its antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor company Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) after initial findings suggested the company may have violated the country’s competition laws. The inquiry centers on Nvidia’s 2020 acquisition of Israeli chip designer Mellanox Technologies, which Beijing had approved under specific conditions. Chinese authorities allege…
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Stocks may “turn more cautious” if Fed resumes rate cuts, JPMorgan warns
Equity markets that have recently shown strong gains could adopt a more cautious stance if the Federal Reserve restarts policy easing later this week, according to analysts at JPMorgan Chase. Investors appear to have taken comfort in the prospect of lower borrowing costs, using it to “look through” recent soft U.S. labor market data, the…
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iPhone 17 demand may outpace iPhone 16, JPMorgan says
Analysts at JP Morgan reported in a note that initial demand for Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) newly launched iPhone 17 series appears stronger than what was seen for the iPhone 16 during its first week last year, based on delivery lead times in key markets. JPMorgan highlighted that lead times in the U.S., China, Germany, and…
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Tesla’s short-term strength conceals long-term EV demand challenges, says Barclays
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is expected to post strong third-quarter results, but analysts warn that the current momentum may not be sustainable as U.S. electric vehicle (EV) demand is set to drop sharply once tax incentives expire. Barclays forecasts roughly 465,000 vehicle deliveries in Q3, surpassing the consensus of 430,000, bolstered by a surge in U.S. sales…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures mixed as Fed decision nears; U.S.-China talks under scrutiny
U.S. stock futures showed a mixed picture on Monday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures ticking higher while Dow futures edged lower, as investors prepared for a pivotal Federal Reserve interest rate decision later this week. With signals of a slowing labor market and persistent inflation, the Fed is widely expected to cut rates by…
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Dollar edges up ahead of Fed meeting; euro faces headwinds
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Monday as traders focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision, which is expected to influence currency markets into the final quarter. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the Dollar Index, measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.1% to 97.175, following a year-to-date drop of…
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Gold Prices Remain Near Record Levels Ahead of Fed Meeting
Gold prices held close to record levels in Asian trading on Monday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive week amid rising expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will lower interest rates later this week. Spot gold inched up 0.1% to $3,645.03 per ounce by 01:29 ET (05:29 GMT), remaining near last week’s all-time high of…
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Oil Prices Rise Amid Russia Supply Concerns and Upcoming Fed Meeting
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, continuing the modest gains seen last week as investors weighed the impact of potential disruptions to Russian oil supplies following Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure. Market focus this week is also firmly on the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is widely expected to cut interest…
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S&P 500 buyback momentum slows after record H1 pace, Goldman Sachs says
Share repurchases by S&P 500 companies have lost momentum following a record-setting first half of 2025, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. In a client note, the bank highlighted that S&P 500 firms bought back nearly $550 billion of their own shares during the first six months of the year. However, buyback activity stalled in…