Global markets update: US stocks dip as investors brace for Fed interest rate decision

US stocks dipped on Tuesday as investors are bracing for Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, to be announced on Wednesday. It is widely anticipated that the US central bank will leave key interest rates unchanged.  The S&P 500 lost 9.84 points, or 0.22%, at 4,443.69 points. The Nasdaq Composite fellRead More →

Global markets update: US stocks jump after dip in job openings raises hopes of pause in Fed rate hike

The latest jobs report has raised investors’ hopes of a pause in interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 64.39 points, or 1.45%, at 4,497.70 points. The Nasdaq Composite rose 239.36 points, or 1.74%, at 13,943.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 294.97 points, orRead More →