Global tensions, fueled by U.S. tariff threats against Cuba and potential strikes on Iran, are weakening the dollar. Despite domestic hopes of averting a government shutdown, geopolitical strains are impacting U.S. assets. Meanwhile, Japanese inflation met the central bank’s target, offering a slight reprieve for the yen.
US stocks today: US market ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving their largest monthly gains in years. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants