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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed slightly lower Friday, with Nvidia shares declining for a second day, showing signs of big tech exhaustion.
Sterling aimed for a third gain against the Swiss franc on Friday due to BOE and SNB policy divergence, but a sour market mood capped it.
Oil prices dipped Wednesday from seven-week highs as demand optimism and conflict concerns offset a rise in US crude inventories.
French stocks and the euro are volatile as France Euro 2024 star Mbappe calls on young people to get involved in politics.
On Wednesday, EU political turmoil pushed the euro near mid-February lows against the Swiss franc, boosting safe-haven appeal.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit record highs as tech shares surged on AI enthusiasm, with less concern over Fed rate cuts this year.
Gold prices fell Monday as Treasury yields rose. Despite high prices, Asian retail buyers remain keen to purchase more of the precious metal.
Oil prices fell Friday but aimed for their first weekly gain in four weeks, balancing high US interest rates against strong demand outlooks.
Gold prices fell Thursday after an encouraging inflation report and the Fed reducing its rate cut expectations for this year from three to one.
US inflation eased slightly in April, offering some relief to households. CPI rose 3.4% year-on-year, meeting expectations.
Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 hit all-time highs Tuesday. Investors expect no Fed rate change, but the FOMC will release its economic projections.
The pound fell against the euro after Macron's snap election call and a far-right victory, leading to a decline in the common currency.
The Aussie dollar is rebounding after a slump early this year, yet struggles with weak economic growth persist.
U.S. April nonfarm job growth was below expectations, and the unemployment rate rose, raising the likelihood of a Fed rate cut soon.
