Asian markets saw gains following positive US economic data. Inflation remained calm and job numbers cooled. This increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts soon. Tech companies like Microsoft and Adobe showed positive movement. Investors are watching Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares. Oil prices declined due to market concerns. The US job market is key to future rate decisions.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.