Major U.S. bank earnings are driving significant gains in the S&P 500, overshadowing escalating trade war tensions. Both Bank of America and Morgan Stanley posted better-than-expected results, continuing the strong performance from financial institutions. Meanwhile, trade concerns mounted as President Trump threatened new tariffs and cooking oil embargoes against China.
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Asian Stocks Decline as Oil Prices Surge Amid Inflation Concerns
Asian stocks fell on Monday, following a decline in U.S. markets amid inflation concerns spurred by strong job growth. Oil prices surged after the U.S. imposed significant sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, with benchmark crude rising to $78.07 per barrel. Despite China’s better-than-expected export growth, regional markets remained under pressure due to uncertainty surrounding the incoming U.S. administration’s trade policies.
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Major stock indexes fell sharply, with the Dow Jones dropping over 500 points, following a stronger-than-expected December jobs report. The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.79%, the highest in over a year, as concerns about inflation persisted. Delta Air Lines and Constellation Energy saw significant gains after positive earnings reports, while property insurers struggled amid costly wildfires in Los Angeles.
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U.S. stock futures fell sharply after a stronger-than-expected jobs report indicated 256,000 new jobs in December, raising concerns about the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to cut interest rates. Treasury yields surged, impacting stock valuations, while insurance shares dropped due to wildfire fears. In contrast, Delta Air Lines and Constellation Energy saw significant gains following strong earnings and acquisition news, respectively.
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Market watchers are anticipating a stable unemployment rate of 4.2% in December, with expectations of 155,000 new jobs added. U.S. stock futures are slightly lower following a market closure for former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, while insurance stocks drop amid soaring wildfire damage estimates of up to $150 billion. Delta Air Lines shares surge 7% after beating Q4 profit expectations, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. sees a 1.2% rise in shares following better-than-expected revenue results.
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