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Global equity markets decline as U.S. Durable Goods Orders fall 1.4% and geopolitical tensions escalate, raising concerns over economic health.
Global equity markets decline as U.S. Durable Goods Orders fall 1.4% and geopolitical tensions escalate, raising concerns over economic health.
XLY edged higher as gains in Amazon, Booking, and Starbucks supported the sector, despite rising oil prices and slowing services activity adding pressure to consumer sentiment.
VGT edged higher alongside broader market gains, led by strength in Apple, Micron, and AMD, even as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions continue to raise inflation concerns for tech valuations.
Mixed global equity markets as U.S. job growth exceeds expectations but wage growth lags, raising inflation concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices.
XLE moved higher as gains in Diamondback Energy and ConocoPhillips lifted the sector, with oil prices surging on renewed Middle East tensions. USO jumped over 10%, reflecting rising supply risk and a sharp increase in the geopolitical premium.
XLY fell over 1.5% as declines in Tesla, GM, and cruise stocks weighed on the sector, with discretionary names lagging broader markets despite strength in energy and utilities.
VGT edged higher as gains in Nvidia, Microsoft, AMD, and Intel supported the sector, even as broader market sentiment remained cautious amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
Global equity markets decline as Trump's speech raises Middle East tensions, oil prices surge nearly 13%, while U.S. jobless claims fall and trade deficit widens less than expected.
XLY rose nearly 1% as gains in Amazon, Tesla, and Home Depot lifted the sector, with discretionary stocks leading alongside broader market strength driven by improved risk sentiment.
XLE fell over 3% as weakness across Exxon and Chevron dragged the sector lower, with a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories fuelling oversupply concerns and pressuring energy stocks.
VGT moved higher alongside broader market gains, led by strength in tech despite Buffett’s cautious stance on Apple, a key holding. The rally reflects improved risk sentiment driven by geopolitical developments, even as concentration concerns around Apple persist.
Global equity markets rise on Middle East de-escalation hopes, while U.S. retail sales and job growth exceed expectations despite rising mortgage rates impacting housing affordability.