Wall Street Week Ahead: Tech stock shakeout clouds market ahead of economic data deluge
Investors face a volatile week as artificial intelligence reshapes the technology sector. Software stocks are experiencing a significant downturn. Upcoming economic data on employment and inflation will provide crucial insights. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions remain a key focus for market participants. Companies like AppLovin and Datadog will release their earnings reports.
Gold bounces back on softer dollar, US-Iran concerns; silver rebounds
Gold rebounded on Friday, poised for a weekly gain driven by bargain hunting, a weaker dollar, and ongoing U.S.-Iran talks. Silver also recovered from a recent low, though both metals are showing signs of entering a commodity bust phase. CME Group raised margin requirements amid heightened volatility.
US dollar heads for weekly rise, yen slumps ahead of Japan’s election
The dollar retreated from two-week highs as risk assets rebounded, though it remained on track for a weekly gain. Concerns over AI spending drove global shares lower, while the yen weakened ahead of Japan’s national election. Traders await U.S. jobs data, with expectations for potential Fed rate cuts.