AI Investments Soar, but Venture-Capital Profits Hit Record Lows

Silicon Valley’s venture-capital (VC) firms are flush with promising startups to back, but they’re struggling to turn investments into profits. A historic slump in acquisitions
Stocks Decline Amid Strong Retail Data and Federal Reserve Uncertainty

Stocks fell Friday after a stronger-than-expected retail sales report suggested the U.S. economy remains robust, potentially reducing the need for further interest rate cuts. Adding
Stock Market Update: Bitcoin Reaches New High, Dow Continues Climb

Tesla and Trump Media Lead Stock Gains; U.S. Bond Market Closed for Veterans Day Following Donald Trump’s election victory, market effects continue to ripple, propelling
Stock Market Update: Dow Surges Over 1200 Points as Trump is Elected President, Bonds Fall Sharply

The “Trump trade” is back in full swing. Following Donald Trump’s election, stocks surged, the dollar strengthened, and Treasury prices tumbled, with investors quickly adjusting
Investors Brace for Final Adjustments as U.S. Election and Central Bank Decisions Approach

As the U.S. presidential election nears, investors are making last-minute portfolio adjustments. Michael Brown, senior research strategist at Pepperstone, notes, “With the election day approaching,
Stock Market Update: Bond Rally Continues and Dollar Weakens Amid Pre-Election Uncertainty

Oil prices surged after OPEC postponed a planned increase in supply, and geopolitical tensions escalated as Iran vowed a “strong and complex” response to Israel.
Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs Amid Investor Caution Ahead of U.S. Election

Gold prices remain near record highs in early European trading after surpassing $2,800 per troy ounce earlier this week. Analysts at ANZ Research note that
Gold Prices Rise Following U.S. Inflation Data

Gold prices continued to climb in European afternoon trading after U.S. data showed producer prices remained unchanged in September, signaling a further slowdown in inflation.
China’s Market Slump Reflects Political Pressure Amid Economic Uncertainty

After a strong rally, Chinese equities took a sharp downturn this week, as growing calls for government intervention to support the struggling economy grow louder.
S&P 500 Nears Record Close as Earnings Season Kicks Off

The S&P 500 is approaching another record close, with investors shifting focus to the upcoming third-quarter earnings season, which officially begins Friday as several major