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Markets Wrap: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Sees Asian Equities to Open Steady

Markets Wrap: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Sees Asian Equities to Open Steady

US equities had a mixed session overnight. The S&P climbed 0.36% while technology stocks outperformed, sent Nasdaq 1.54% higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.26%. Futures in Asia are set to open steady as traders assessed Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan. According to Ania Aldrich, investment principal at Cambiar Investors LLC suggested that there is still some room...

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Markets Wrap: Yield Curve Steepens, Asia Stocks to Open Higher

Markets Wrap: Yield Curve Steepens, Asia Stocks to Open Higher

Futures in Hong Kong and Japan pointed higher, while Australia opened 0.3% higher after US equities recovered off session lows. US equities were mixed overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at an all-time high, up 0.3%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 0.09% and 0.6% respectively as financials weighed down. The S&P futures...

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Markets Daily: Oil Price Surges, US Shares Finish Strong

Markets Daily: Oil Price Surges, US Shares Finish Strong

The US equities lifted on Friday ahead of investor’s quarterly portfolio rebalances. The S&P 500 surged 1.7% to an all-time high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.4% and 1.2% respectively. In particular, the energy and healthcare sectors were among the best performers. Futures in Asia including Japan and Australia all set...

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Markets Daily: US Equities Supported by Biden Vaccine Rollout, Asia Equities Higher

Markets Daily: US Equities Supported by Biden Vaccine Rollout, Asia Equities Higher

The US equities lifted on Thursday after Biden double a target for vaccine rollout. US data also showed claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a one-year low. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P500 both higher, rose 0.62% and 0.52% respectively. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.12% due to leading social media companies testified to Congress. Small-cap...

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Markets Daily: US Tech Stocks Drop, Asia Equities Set to Open Mix

Markets Daily: US Tech Stocks Drop, Asia Equities Set to Open Mix

The US equities traded lower on Wednesday. The Nasdaq Composite was down 2.01%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P500 both traded slightly lower, fell 0.01% and 0.55% respectively. The energy sector, transportation, and banks were the better performers as economic recovery favors cyclical stocks. Futures in Japan edged higher, and lower in Hong and Australia. On...

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Markets Daily: Asia Equities Set to Open Lower as Recovery Concern Grows

Markets Daily: Asia Equities Set to Open Lower as Recovery Concern Grows

The US equities traded lower on Tuesday as setbacks to a pandemic recovery weighed down on investor sentiments. The Nasdaq Composite was down 1.12%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P500 both traded lower, fell 0.94% and 0.76% respectively. Meanwhile, a basket of airline stocks fell the most since last October.  Long-term bond yields dipped for a...

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Markets Daily: Yields Retrieve and Stocks in Asia Set to Open Higher

Markets Daily: Yields Retrieve and Stocks in Asia Set to Open Higher

Futures in Asia are pointing to gain to the start of Tuesday with Australia opened 0.4% higher. The lower yields overnight sent US equities higher with the Nasdaq leading the gains, up 1.23%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P500 both traded followed, up 0.32% and 0.7% respectively. Meanwhile, small-cap was the underperformer overnight.  Long-term bond yields...

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Markets Daily: Turkish Lira Plummets; Stocks Set to Open Mix

Markets Daily: Turkish Lira Plummets; Stocks Set to Open Mix

Futures in Asia are pointing to a mix start on Monday with Futures in Australia and Japan slightly lower and higher in Hong Kong. Last week’s concern on rising inflation and higher bond yields will likely be the continual drivers into the week. The Turkish lira plummeted 17% in early Asian trading after Turkey President...