The dollar faced pressure, nearing a weekly decline as Trump’s Fed nominee fueled expectations of a dovish replacement for Powell. Sterling held gains after a divided Bank of England rate cut. Meanwhile, the euro gained ground amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-Russia talks, influencing currency markets as investors monitor geopolitical developments.
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech’s AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher.