US Open

U.S. stocks are full length after US jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week to the highest level since October, adding signs that the job market is cooling. US jobless claims rose 8k to 247k, ahead of the fall to 235k forecast and the highest level since October.

U.S. stocks are rising cautiously higher despite signs of weakness in the US labour market, raising concerns about the Trump administration's erratic trade policies on the economy. ADP payrolls were just 37k, the lowest level in two years and well below the 120k forecast. ISM services PMI data is due shortly.

U.S. stocks are muted as investors continue to consider the global impact of President Trump's trade policies. The OECD lowered its global growth forecast for a second time this year, warning of a deteriorating outlook due to rising trade barriers and waning business confidence.

U.S. stocks are pointing to a lower open as renewed tensions between China and the US raise the likelihood of a costly trade war. Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Powell, are due to speak. ISM manufacturing PMI data is due later and is expected to contract again in May.

U.S. stocks are set to open lower after data show that US inflation cooled in April and as trade tariff worries hit confidence. Core PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge for inflation, eased to 2.5% YoY in April, down from 2.7% in March, which is in line with forecasts and the lowest level in four years

U.S. stocks are set to open higher, although futures trade down from session highs after the U.S. trade court blocks Trump's trade tariffs—Nvidia’s earnings impress. NVDA posted revenue growth of almost 70% to $46.1 billion despite a hit to China's sales. US GDP and jobless claims cause concern.

U.S. stocks are heading for a modestly higher open as investors await the latest results from AI bellwether Nvidia and the minutes from the Federal Reserve's May policy meeting.

U.S. stocks are set to open higher on Tuesday, the first day back after the long weekend, as investors cheer President Trump's postponement of plans to impose 50% tariffs on the European Union, averting a costly trade war. Attention turns to Fed speakers and US consumer confidence data.

U.S. stocks are falling sharply after Trump threatens new tariffs, shifting attention away from US fiscal concerns, firmly onto trade tariff policies. Trump threatened 50% trade tariffs on the EU as trade talks were not progressing. Trump also threatened 25% tariffs on iPhones not made in America.

U.S. stocks are falling but have recovered from the lows as investors weigh up the impact of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill ahead of business activity data later in the session. Trump's signature tax bill narrowly passed a House vote this morning, advancing the package. It will avert a year-end tax increase at the expense of increasing U.S. debt.

U.S. stocks are opening lower as investors digest earnings from major retailers and monitor developments on Trump's key budget bill. A key vote on the sweeping tax cuts comes after Moody's cut the US credit rating, citing concerns over the huge US debt pile.