U. S. stock index futures rose to record intraday highs on Tuesday as oil prices surged and investors assessed earnings from top U.S. retailers. Wal-Mart’s (WMT.N) shares were up 1.5 percent at $70.42 in premarket trading after the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer reported a higher-than-expected rise in comparable store sales. Home Depot (HD.N) rose 1.63 … Read more
The dollar struggled to regain its poise on Wednesday after the Trump administration accused Germany, Japan and China of devaluing their currencies to gain a trade advantage, adding to a risk-off mood that also kept stocks subdued. The U. S. currency suffered its worst January in three decades after President Donald Trump complained that every … Read more
Asian share markets and U. S. stock futures fell on Monday after President Donald Trump introduced immigration curbs that sparked criticism at home and abroad, adding to fears that his ‘America First’ policy may prove destabilizing for the rest of the world. Trump on Friday put a 120-day hold on allowing refugees into the country, … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City U. S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as investors assessed quarterly earnings reports, while seeking more clarity on President Donald Trump’s economic policies. * Trump’s focus on protectionism over fiscal stimulus since taking office on Friday … Read more