U.S. Futures Point Lower, Asia and Europe Open Higher

Stock markets have largely shrugged off Moody's Ratings stripping the U.S. of its last triple-A credit rating.

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America's Fiscal Situation Threatens the Good Mood on Wall Street

A weekslong climb in longer-term yields has been fueled by persistent worries about inflation and concerns that wider deficits will necessitate larger auctions.

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China Cuts Benchmark Lending Rates

China's benchmark lending rates were lowered by 10 basis points, after the nation's central bank cut its policy rate to stimulate domestic demand.

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Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Rate as Global Risks Rise

Australia's central bank cut interest rates for a second time, citing easing inflation risks, but warned of ongoing shocks to the global economy from the U.S. trade policies and a deteriorating geopolitical environment.

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Why corporate bonds may be ‘fairly guarded' from Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt

Moody's decision to lower the rating on U.S. government debt seems unlikely to shake up the corporate bond market too much.

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Natural Gas Power Plants are Energy's Biggest Buyout Targets

Power companies are acquiring natural gas power plants, looking to cash in on the demand for electricity from data centers and other users.

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Jamie Dimon Says Tariffs Might Inflict More Economic Pain Than Investors Realize

The JPMorgan CEO warned of complacency in the markets at the bank's investor day.

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Trump-Putin Call Yields No Breakthrough on Ukraine Cease-Fire

The leaders spoke by phone for more than two hours as the White House presses for a deal to end the fighting in Ukraine.

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Fed Officials Say Moody's Downgrade Complicates Inflation Outlook

If the U.S.'s loss of its final perfect credit rating boosts yields on Treasury debt, it likely would boost the cost of borrowing for both companies and consumers.

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SEC Chair Signals Investor Access to Private Markets Could Soon Broaden

The regulator will consider changes that could make it easier for investors to put money into hedge funds and private-equity funds.

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U.K. and EU Strike Trade, Security Deal Years After Brexit

The agreement doesn't undo Brexit but shows both sides have buried the hatchet after years of painful wrangling.

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Strong earnings keep stock-market bulls in charge. What could bring the rally to a halt?

U.S. stocks have mounted a strong comeback, but lurking behind the optimism is one of the market's old, expensive problems: stocks are pricey once again.

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Major U.S. Stock Indexes Finish Higher

Stocks finished slightly higher despite Moody's Ratings downgrading the U.S. and a tax bill that would worsen the country's fiscal picture passing a key hurdle.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

May 20, 2025 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT)

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