The US and China stepped closer to a full trade deal on Thursday, after making a pact to formally cement the informal trade understanding reached in Geneva talks in May.
It wasn't that long ago that fears of a Chinese startup's AI advancements channeled a mix of anxieties about overblown tech stocks.
Short interest tracks the total number of shares sold short that haven’t yet been covered or closed out. It’s one of the core market metrics short sellers rely on to gauge positioning.
Equities are headed for a blue-sky scenario after the ceasefire in the Middle East drastically reduced the odds of a major disruption to energy prices.
The war between Israel and Iran has added an element of uncertainty for investors seeking dividends in oil stocks.
The double top pattern is an “M” shaped price movement on the chart, which can signal a bearish reversal trend.
Stocks drifted lower last week as investors continued to digest the impacts of a growing conflict between Israel and Iran while closely watching how President Trump's tariffs could impact the US economy.
US stock futures slipped on Friday as oil prices rose, with investors weighing the possibility of direct US military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict after President Trump set a timeline for a decision.
Stocks came under pressure Tuesday but continue to hover near record highs, staging a ferocious comeback since their April lows.
The price of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, jumped 7% on Friday, to above $74 a barrel. The move was oil’s largest daily gain this year.