All three major US stock indexes were edging higher in late-morning trading on Wednesday after initial jobless claims beat analyst expectations, as markets gear up for an early close before Thursday's holiday.
Financial stocks were advancing in recent Wednesday trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF each adding 0.5%. The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF increased 0.7%. Bitcoin was shedding 0.4% to $87,062, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2 basis points to 4.15%. In...
Weekly applications for unemployment insurance unexpectedly declined, while continuing claims advanced, US government data showed Wednesday. For the week through Dec. 20, the seasonally adjusted number of initial claims fell by 10,000 to 214,000, the Department of Labor said. The four-week moving average totaled 216,750, decreasing by 750 from the prior week's unrevised average of 217,500.
Traders continued to maintain caution during the holiday season as US equity futures stayed in a holding pattern during Wednesday's premarket while a better than expected jobs report could cheer the spirits of investors. Dow Jones equity futures inched down 0.1 %, Nasdaq declined 0.1 %, and S&P 500 futures were 0.1% lower.
Initial jobless claims decreased by 10,000 to 214,000 in the week ended Dec. 20, lowering the four-week moving average by 750 to 216,750. Insured claims rose by 38,000 to 1,923,000 in the employment survey week ended Dec. 13. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 5% drop in mortgage applications in the week ended Dec. 19 after a 3.8% decline in the previous week.
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US initial jobless claims fell to a level of 214,000 in the week ended Dec. 20 from an unrevised 224,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for no change in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg. The four-week moving average fell by 750 to 216,750 after rising by 500 to a level of 217,500 in the previous week.
US equity futures mostly stayed in a holding pattern during Wednesday's premarket ahead of a shortened Christmas Eve trading day and the weekly jobs report scheduled to be released before the opening bell. Dow Jones equity futures inched down 0.1%, Nasdaq declined 0.1 %, and S&P 500 futures were 0.1% lower. Thin trading volume continued ahead of the Christmas Day market closure tomorrow.
Moody's Ratings upgraded the Chicago Transit Authority to Aa3 from A1 Friday, and upgraded the Chicago-area Regional Transportation Authority to Aa2 from Aa3.
National Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC), the holding company for NBH Bank, today announced that it has now received regulatory approvals from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Colorado Division of Banking for the previously announced merger of Vista Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Vista Bank, with operations in Dallas-Ft.
Wall Street's main equity benchmarks rose Tuesday, with the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high as data showed strong economic growth in the third quarter. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to 6,909.8, logging a new closing record. Most sectors ended higher, led by communication services and technology, while consumer staples saw the biggest drop.
MDA Space (MDALF) after trade on Tuesday said it closed a private placement offering. The company said it raised C$250 million through the issuance of 7.00% senior unsecured notes due 2030. Proceeds were used to refinance its existing debt under its credit facility, it added. The company's shares closed up $0.01 to $27.00 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
National Bank Holdings (NBHC) received Federal Reserve approval for its acquisition of Vista Bancshares. In mid-September, National Bank Holdings (NBHC) agreed to acquire Vista Bancshares, the parent of Vista Bank, for $369 million in cash and stock.
US equity indexes closed higher Tuesday amid a rise in tech stocks despite mixed macroeconomic data. * The US economy expanded at a 4.3% annual rate in Q3, marking the strongest growth in two years as consumer spending remained solid, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Financial stocks were higher in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF up 0.2%. The Philadelphia Housing Index shed 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF eased 0.1%. Bitcoin was declining 0.8% to $87,793, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was steady at about 4.17%. In economic ...
It was a "confusing, volatile year, and the states face growing threats in 2026 and thereafter," said Matt Fabian, president of Municipal Market Analytics.
Financial stocks were higher in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF up 0.2%. The Philadelphia Housing Index shed 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF eased 0.1%. Bitcoin was declining 0.8% to $87,793, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was steady at about 4.17%. In corporate...
US industrial production rebounded more than expected in November, driven by mining, while manufacturing output held steady month over month, delayed data from the Federal Reserve showed Tuesday. Industrial output rose 0.2% last month. The latest report included estimates for October that showed a 0.1% drop.
The U.S. economy just delivered a blockbuster third quarter, but traders are already betting that the pace will start to cool sharply. Prediction markets reacted quickly after the stronger-than-expected growth data, raising wagers on slower growth in the fourth quarter and potentially into 2026 despite the headline surprise.
The Kansas City Chiefs will leave Missouri for Kansas, where sales tax and revenue bonds will help finance a $3 billion domed stadium expected to open in 2031.
Financial stocks were higher in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF each adding 0.4%. The Philadelphia Housing Index shed 0.7%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF decreased 0.3%. Bitcoin was declining 2% to $87,674, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.17%. In economic new...
US equity indexes rose in midday trading on Tuesday amid mixed macroeconomic data. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.4% to 23,510.3, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 6,902.8 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.2% higher at 48,476.1. Energy was among the top gainers, while real estate and consumer staples led the decliners.
US consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December as views on current business conditions turned negative for the first time since September 2024, the Conference Board said Tuesday. The consumer confidence index dipped 3.8 points sequentially to 89.1 this month.
Financial stocks were advancing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF each adding 0.3%. The Philadelphia Housing Index shed 0.7%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF decreased 0.3%. Bitcoin was declining 2% to $87,674, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.17%. In corporate...
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 89.1 in December from a 92.9 reading in November due to a sharp drop in the present situation and no change in the expectations index.
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Tuesday. The Dow traded up 0.22% to 48,469.41 while the NASDAQ rose 0.40% to 23,521.69. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.34% to 6,901.90. Check This Out: Meta Platforms To $815? Leading and Lagging SectorsCommunication services shares rose by 0.5% on Tuesday.
European stock markets closed mostly higher in Tuesday trading as the Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.34%, Germany's DAX gained 0.23%, the FTSE 100 increased 0.24%, the Swiss Market Index was up 0.60%, while France's CAC was off 0.21%. In Spain, annual GDP expanded 2.8%, while quarterly GDP grew 0.6% in Q3, according to the Spanish Statistical Institute.
All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Tuesday after delayed GDP data came in significantly above expectations. US economic growth, measured by gross domestic product, rose by 4.3% in Q3 after a 3.8% increase in the previous quarter, faster than the 3.3% gain expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.
Demand for US durable goods declined more than expected in October, weighed down by double-digit drops in the civilian and defense aircraft segments, delayed official data showed Tuesday. Orders for tangible items with an average life of at least three years decreased by 2.2% sequentially to about $307.38 billion two months ago, the Census Bureau said.
Concerned that a CBDC will drain funds from traditional banks, regulators are considering caps on how much digital euro citizens can hold to ensure it's purely for payments.
The U.S. economy's 4.3% third-quarter growth ignited a political victory lap and a fierce economist debate, as President Donald Trump celebrated. Trump took to social media minutes after the GDP release, framing the report as a sweeping validation of his economic agenda. "Q3 GDP came in at 4.3%, blowing past expectations," Trump said.
The US economy grew at the fastest pace in two years in the third quarter amid robust consumer spending, likely allowing the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at next month. Real gross domestic product in the world's largest economy rose at an annual rate of 4.3% in the September quarter, according to an initial estimate released Tuesday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Unless there is a massive selloff in the next two weeks, there will not be a major spike in market participants using tax-loss harvesting through year-end, said Ben Barber, director of municipal bonds at Franklin Templeton.
The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence fell to 89.1 in December from 92.9 in November, below a reading of 91.0 expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. The present situation reading fell sharply to 116.8 from 126.3, while the expectations reading remained at 70.7. The current assessment of both employment and business conditions both deteriorated in December.
As with Andrew Grantham over at CIBC, Royce Mendes at Desjardins too has noted Canada's economy posted a "material contraction" in October, with early data for November pointing to "only a partial rebound". Mendes noted Statistics Canada's advance estimate of economic activity points to just 0.1% growth in November. He added: "This soft patch in economic data isn't surprising to us.
U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 0.2% on Tuesday. Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.01% to 48,357.98 while the NASDAQ jumped 0.19% to 23,473.74. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.15% to 6,888.53. Check This Out: Meta Platforms To $815? Leading and Lagging SectorsCommunication services shares rose by 0.9% on Tuesday.
Traders played it safe pre-bell Tuesday ahead of delayed economic indicators on the US GDP and durable goods, with US equity futures staying in a holding pattern. In the premarket, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 futures were all down around 0.2% in subdued trading activity during Christmas week.
The Canadian economy was "starting to struggle again" in October, and the picture only looked marginally better the following month, according to Andrew Grantham at CIBC. Grantham on Tuesday noted October GDP posted a 0.3% decline in October, which was in line with the consensus forecast and advance estimate.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.02% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust was 0.1% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity, amid economic data releases. US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.04%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.07%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.05% before the start of regular trading.
US economic growth, measured by gross domestic product, rose by 4.3% in Q3 after a 3.8% increase in the previous quarter, faster than the 3.3% gain expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. Personal consumption expenditures increased by 3.5% after a 2.5% gain, above a 2.7% increase expected.
Canada's real gross domestic product decreased 0.3% in October, offsetting a 0.2% increase in September, driven by contractions in goods-producing and services-producing industries, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. This was in line with the StatsCan Flash Estimate for 0.3%, while Bank of Montreal had forecast a drop of 0.2%. The 0.3% represents the steepest monthly drop since December 2022.
Canada's real gross domestic product decreased 0.3% in October, offsetting a 0.2% increase in September, driven by contractions in goods-producing and services-producing industries, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. This was in line with the StatsCan Flash Estimate for 0.3%, while Bank of Montreal had forecast a drop of 0.2% Overall, 11 of 20 industrial sectors contracted in October, StatsCan said.
Editor?s Note: This story has been updated to include additional U.S. economic data for the third quarter of 2025. The U.S. economy continued to show an exceptional resilience in the third quarter. Gross domestic product expanded at an annualized 4.3% rate in the July-to-September period, according to the initial estimate released Tuesday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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