The S&P 500 closed lower as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings retreated, while U.S.-Iran peace talk uncertainty impacted the broader market. Despite a strong quarter driven by AI and tech rallies, concerns over chip supply and geopolitical tensions tempered investor sentiment. Oil prices edged down, though Nvidia and Microsoft saw gains.
Global Market: Japan weighs revised monetary policy language in economic blueprint to reinforce BOJ independence
Japan’s government is considering revising the language in its economic policy blueprint. This move aims to underscore the Bank of Japan’s independence in monetary policy,