Explore

Tech lifts share markets in Asia as oil slips

Tech lifts share markets in Asia as oil slips

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Share markets rose in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased on reports more supply was finding its way out of the Gulf than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict.

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased on reports more oil was finding its way out of the Middle East than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

Fed's Goolsbee says strong demand may be adding to US inflation

Fed's Goolsbee says strong demand may be adding to US inflation

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - US inflation may have moved beyond the tariff and energy prices shocks of the last 18 months and is now being driven by strong demand as well, potentially requiring a faster pace of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, Chicago Fed President Austan

Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to longer-term borrowing costs, economists say

Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high in 'all aspects' of US economy, in Fox News interview

Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high in 'all aspects' of US economy, in Fox News interview

By Doina Chiacu Sept 20 (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too high across all sectors of the US economy, not just in rising oil prices.

Wall St set for higher open as AI stocks rise, oil slides

Wall St set for higher open as AI stocks rise, oil slides

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 21 (Reuters) - The main US stock indexes were on track to rise at the open on Monday, boosted by AI-led gains, as Treasury yields retreated and crude prices tumbled more than 2% to hit an 11-day low on indications of progress in Middle East

Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting

Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting

Asian shares are mostly advancing as investors monitor updates ahead of the expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington

AI stocks lift Wall St as oil falls, Treasury yields decline

AI stocks lift Wall St as oil falls, Treasury yields decline

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 21 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Monday, powered by AI gains as Treasury yields eased and crude prices tumbled more than 3% to hit an 11-day low on hope of progress in Middle East negotiations during the UN meeting this week.

Wall St futures rise as AI stocks rally, crude prices fall

Wall St futures rise as AI stocks rally, crude prices fall

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sep 21 (Reuters) - US stock futures were higher on Monday, driven by gains in AI shares as Treasury yields took a beating and oil slid 2% to hit an 11-day low on signs of progress in Middle East talks.

Stock Market Today (Sept. 21, 2026): Dow futures climb as oil prices retreat

Stock Market Today (Sept. 21, 2026): Dow futures climb as oil prices retreat

Markets are coming off a volatile week as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump Is Dismantling the World America Built

Trump Is Dismantling the World America Built

The MAGA revolution set out to dismantle a global order it believes weakens the U.S. Instead, it’s creating a vacuum that Russia, China, and others are rushing to fill

US factory production falls in August; outlook clouded by rising costs

US factory production falls in August; outlook clouded by rising costs

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - US factory production unexpectedly fell in August and higher oil prices and rising interest rates could offset some of the support from an artificial intelligence buildout, likely keeping activity moderate for the rest of the year.