Fed meeting may test low U.S. Treasury yields
The $22 trillion market for U.S. Treasury securities may get a reality check from the Federal Reserve this week following a plunge in interest rates that bucked expectations of higher yields this year as the economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
German business morale down on supply shortages, virus fears
German business morale fell unexpectedly in July on continuing supply chain worries and amid rising coronavirus infections, a survey showed on Monday.
Moderna dominates Wall St trading ahead of S&P 500 debut
Moderna’s (MRNA.O) stock dropped 2% in a volatile session on Tuesday, with the COVID-19 vaccine maker the most heavily traded company on Wall Street ahead of its debut in the S&P 500 on Wednesday.
United Airlines revenue tops estimates as travel rebounds, sees 3rd-quarter turning point
United Airlines (UAL.O) reported its sixth consecutive quarterly loss on Tuesday due to the coronavirus pandemic, though revenue quadrupled from a year ago and topped estimates with a strong domestic travel rebound.
Wall Street reverses losing streak on renewed hopes of economic revival
Wall Street rebounded on Tuesday, snapping a multi-day losing streak as a string of upbeat earnings and revived economic optimism fueled a risk-on rally.
Stocks falter as virus outbreaks fan global recovery fears
Asian stocks were down early on Tuesday as growing fears the spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus would harm the global economic recovery sent riskier assets, including oil, skidding sharply.
Wall Street ends sharply lower as Delta variant sparks new lockdown fears
A surge in Delta variant infections sparked a broad sell-off on Wall Street on Monday as investors feared renewed COVID-19 shutdowns and a protracted economic recovery.
Analysis: Delta-spurred curbs cloud European recovery outlook
Rising coronavirus infection rates, driven by the fast-spreading Delta variant, are forcing more countries around Europe to re-impose restrictions that could cast a pall over the region’s economic recovery prospects.
World shares cling near record highs
World stocks clung close to record highs on Monday as worries about the Delta variant of COVID-19 offset positive sentiment from surging euro zone business activity and a welcome U.S. jobs report.
