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Asian markets rally
Kospi recovers 2.8% to 7,863.22; Nikkei 225 +0.9% to 69,368.30; Hang Seng +1.7% to 23,444.45; Shanghai +0.7%; Taiex -0.6%; ASX 200 +1.3%.
AI chip stocks diverge
Samsung +7%, SK Hynix +4.9%, Kioxia +6.6%, while Tokyo Electron -2.5%.
June U.S. jobs report released
57,000 jobs added vs. 100,000 expected, signaling slower labor market and easing rate-hike pressure.
Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record close
Dow rises 1.1% to 52,900.07; S&P 500 ekes out a gain while Nasdaq drops 0.8% amid AI stock rotation.
South Korea's Kospi plunges nearly 8%
Sharp selloff in Korean equities, led by AI chip profit-taking, sets the stage for Friday’s bounce.
Friday Sell-Off
The Dow Jones dives 447 points as investors de-risk ahead of the weekend.
Mid-Week Volatility
Inflation data and Fed commentary lead to increased market fluctuations.
Weekly Opening
Markets open the week with cautious optimism amidst mixed economic signals.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average set a new record at 52,900.07, while softer-than-expected US jobs data quelled rate-hike anxiety. Asian markets surged on the news, with the Kospi bouncing 2.8% from a steep selloff, as oil prices below pre-Iran-war levels bolstered the disinflation narrative.
Defying a Middle East war and rate-hike fears, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted their biggest quarterly gains since 2020, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leaping 21%. Strong corporate earnings and US economic resilience drove the rally, but oil-driven inflation concerns and a stalled ceasefire could test the momentum in the second half.
American Airlines rallied on heavy volume as a golden cross and falling jet-fuel prices propelled a 50% 3-month gain, even as the S&P 500 fell 1.44%. The sector divergence signals a potential margin recovery story that is drawing both momentum traders and fundamental investors.
Wall Street surged on June 15 as U.S.–Iran peace hopes pushed oil prices down, easing inflation and reducing pressure on the Fed to hike rates. The Dow closed at a record 51,671.03, the S&P 500 added 1.65%, and the Nasdaq jumped 3.07% ahead of new Chair Kevin Warsh’s first meeting.
U.S. equity markets faced a sharp downturn on Friday, March 20, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average shedding 447 points to close out the week on a bearish note. The sell-off reflects growing investor caution as the market grapples with late-week economic data and shifting expectations for monetary policy.
SoundHound AI shares rose 3.25% following the unveiling of its Edge Agentic+ platform at Nvidia’s GTC 2026 conference. The new on-device automotive assistant aims to reduce latency and improve reliability by moving AI processing from the cloud to the vehicle's edge hardware.
Wall Street snapped a two-day losing streak on Wednesday as Brent crude retreated from recent highs and domestic economic reports signaled resilient growth in the services sector. Despite a historic 12.1% crash in South Korea's Kospi, U.S. indices recovered nearly all losses sustained since the onset of the conflict with Iran.
Wall Street indices staged a significant recovery on Wednesday following a series of robust economic reports that bolstered investor confidence in the US economy's resilience. The rally was further supported by a retreat in crude oil prices, providing much-needed relief to energy-sensitive sectors and cooling broader inflationary concerns.
Despite significant gains since President Trump's second inauguration, Wall Street faces mounting structural risks that transcend trade policy. Historical valuation extremes, particularly the Shiller P/E ratio, suggest the current rally may be reaching a precarious tipping point.
A significant overnight selloff on Wall Street, driven by AI-related concerns and renewed U.S. tariff threats, has halted a six-day rally in Asian equities. Investors are navigating a complex legal landscape as President Trump invokes the 1974 Trade Act to bypass judicial setbacks on protectionist policies.
Major U.S. indexes closed sharply lower on February 23 as investors reassessed the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional software and cybersecurity firms. Market volatility was further exacerbated by trade policy uncertainty following new tariff announcements, driving a flight to gold while the dollar softened.
Wall Street indices retreated sharply as renewed concerns over global trade tariffs unsettled investors, sparking a flight from risk-sensitive assets. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all closed in the red as market participants recalibrated for potential supply chain disruptions and cost-push inflation.
U.S. stock futures point to a higher open driven by a rebound in technology shares, while Treasury yields remain stable. Investors are navigating a complex landscape of upcoming inflation data, potential trade policy shifts, and lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are showing modest gains as investors navigate a complex environment of rising Middle East tensions and critical upcoming inflation data. The market remains focused on the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index, which will likely dictate the near-term path for interest rates.
Transocean (RIG) shares fell over 6% on Tuesday, pausing a massive six-month rally as investors reassessed the $5.8 billion all-stock acquisition of Valaris. The market is weighing the strategic benefits of creating the world's largest offshore driller against immediate concerns over share dilution and upcoming Q4 earnings.
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