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Durable goods orders dropped 6.3% in April as transportation fell 17%. Core demand held steady, offering traders a mixed signal for manufacturing stocks.

U.S. new home sales surged 10.9% in April, signaling strong demand. Traders eye bullish signals for homebuilders and possible Fed policy implications.

US Flash PMIs beat forecasts as tariffs fuel inflation. Manufacturing and services rise to 52.3, but soaring prices raise Fed policy tightening risks.

U.S. jobless claims dipped to 227K, below forecasts, but rising continuing claims suggest growing labor market weakness traders can’t ignore.

US-China chip war simmers as trade, stimulus, and Fed policy influence global market sentiment.

Target cuts its full-year sales forecast as tariff pressures, weak spending, and backlash over DEI rollbacks weigh on performance and consumer sentiment.

Strong Q1 sales and a stable pricing plan give Home Depot an edge over Walmart and lift sentiment across US indices like the Dow Jones and S&P500.

April housing starts rise 1.6%, but falling permits and completions signal pressure on homebuilders as Fed policy and high rates weigh on demand.

Walmart Q1 beats EPS estimates with strong U.S. sales and e-commerce profits. Shares rise 2.5% premarket as guidance holds steady.

Strong Q3 earnings and rising AI demand boost Cisco’s forecast, lifting Nasdaq 100 and US stocks in after-hours trading. Key support for tech sentiment.

U.S. inflation eased to 2.3% in April, slightly below forecast, as shelter led gains and Trump tariffs loom. Traders eye tariff talks for next CPI impact.

U.S.-China strike trade deal in Geneva, but no tariff relief announced. Traders await Monday’s briefing for clues on market impact and next steps.

U.S. jobless claims dip to 228K, but rising 4-week averages hint at cooling labor momentum—traders eye re-employment trends for market signals.

Surging Disney+ subscribers and solid earnings push Disney shares higher, fueling bullish Dow Jones sentiment today.

April U.S. jobs beat forecasts at 177K, but soft wage growth and rising long-term unemployment could keep the Fed cautious on future rate moves.

Apple and Amazon dropped after hours as weak Q2 forecasts rattled traders despite strong Q1 results. Tech stocks face pressure from tariffs and cloud risks.

U.S. consumer spending surged 0.7% in March while core PCE inflation stayed flat, signaling strength in demand with limited inflation risk for traders.

U.S. GDP shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025 as import surges before Trump tariffs and slower consumer spending triggered the first economic decline since 2022.

U.S. private sector adds just 62K jobs in April, missing forecasts. Services drag overall growth, signaling a neutral to bearish near-term labor outlook.

U.S. home prices edged higher in February, with tight supply keeping pressure on prices despite mortgage rates near 6.5%. Regional trends remain mixed.