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U.S. Futures Mark Time as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings and Fresh Inflation Signals
Wall Street stock futures were little changed as investors braced for Nvidia’s earnings and monitored inflation dynamics that could shape the Fed’s next rate steps.
Asia stocks open higher as oil cools after U.S. strike delay on Iran
Equities across Asia-Pacific started Tuesday in positive territory, tracking softer oil prices after the U.S. postponed a planned military strike on Iran. Investors parsed the move’s implications for inflation, rates and sector positioning.
Japan’s Q1 GDP Expands at 2.1% Annualized Pace, Topping Forecasts and Reframing Market Expectations
Japan’s economy grew at a 2.1% annualized rate in Q1, well above a 0.4% consensus and up from 0.3% in Q4, reshaping debate on policy, the yen and sector positioning.
SEC said to ready framework for trading crypto representations of stocks
The U.S. SEC is preparing a plan that could permit trading of crypto-based versions of publicly listed stocks on regulated venues, signaling a shift from case-by-case enforcement to clearer rulemaking for tokenized securities.
Standard Chartered sets 2028 profitability goal, to streamline corporate roles by 15% by 2030
Standard Chartered outlined a multi‑year plan to lift returns by 2028 and reduce corporate roles by 15% by 2030, signaling a leaner operating model as global banks adjust to shifting rates, inflation, and post‑pandemic demand.
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.19%, highest since 2007, as inflation worries pressure global bonds
The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.19%, its highest level since 2007, extending a global bond sell-off as investors reassessed inflation and interest-rate paths.
Lilly’s oral obesity drug momentum and Google’s AI rollout set the tone for late-session trading
Fresh company data on Eli Lilly’s oral obesity candidate and a new wave of Google AI features steered attention in the final hour of trading, with investors weighing implications for growth, margins, and market leadership across healthcare and tech.
AI reshapes hiring: skilled trades gain momentum while some entry-level corporate roles slow
As AI tools streamline office work, large U.S. employers are stepping up recruitment for electricians, mechanics, and fiber technicians. The shift is narrowing opportunities for some recent college graduates while elevating demand for blue‑collar skills.