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Major indices worldwide are higher on Thursday, along with the U.S. futures as investors cheer Democrat control of the Senate, potentially seen as ending gridlock in Washington.  The Dow futures are up by 0.59%, and the S&P 500 futures are trading higher by 0.65% on the last check Thursday...

Major indices worldwide have slipped in tandem with U.S. futures as the Georgia Senate race gets too close to call. Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a close contest. The runoff between Republican David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff is also close, and...

Major indices worldwide are trading with caution on Tuesday in anticipation of close U.S. Senate runoffs. Though Wall Street's decline on Monday has not led to pin action globally, it has put a damper on investor sentiment. The Dow futures are up by 0.25%, and the S&P 500 futures are...

Major indices worldwide rose in the first trading session of 2021 on Monday, as the countries look towards economic recovery. The U.S. is considering half Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) COVID-19 vaccine doses for some people in a move to ramp up supply. The Dow futures are up by 0.41%,...

Major indices worldwide continue the year-end rally on Wednesday as the world progresses on the COVID-19 vaccine front.  Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) announced a worker vaccination plan late Tuesday, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: REGN) COVID-19 antibody...

As the U.S. House approves the $2,000 coronavirus aid checks on Monday, traders worldwide rejoice in the move leading to a global market rally. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are up 0.49% each on the last check Tuesday. WTI crude futures are higher by 1.15% at $48.17, and gold...

Major indices worldwide started the last Monday of the year on a positive note as outgoing President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill and battered for higher stimulus checks. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are trading higher by 0.41% and 0.62%, respectively....

All major indices across Asia and Europe are higher on Wednesday as the concerns of new COVID-19 strains take a backseat. U.S. indices are pointing to a positive open today with the Dow futures up by 0.14% and the S&P 500 futures up 0.20%. WTI crude futures are down 0.87% to $46.61, while gold...

Major Asian indices are down on Tuesday and European indices are trading with caution as new COVID-19 strain concerns have led to lockdown measures and flight suspensions in many countries. In positive news for investors, the U.S. Congress has passed the $900 billion COVID-19...

U.S. lawmakers agreeing to a $900 billion stimulus bill on Sunday is not helping the global markets, as surging COVID-19 infections, looming Brexit talks, and new virus strains weigh on investor sentiment. The Dow futures are down 0.44% and the S&P 500 futures are down...

Asian markets closed lower on Friday, owing to a spike in COVID-19 cases and U.S.-China tensions. European markets remain mixed in Friday's opening trade as the Brexit deal hits another speed bump. A surprise spike in unemployment claims in the last week and volatility...

Major indices worldwide are rising on Thursday, thanks to the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged and reiterating commitment to continue bond purchases. The U.S. COVID-19 relief package is also close to approval. The Dow futures are up by 0.49%, and the S&P 500 futures have gained 0....

Wall Street saw gains on Tuesday as the U.S. is close to a bipartisan stimulus deal. The optimism is sweeping through Asia and European markets on Wednesday. The Dow futures are up by 0.02%, and the S&P 500 futures are trading higher by 0.05% on the last check Wednesday. Brent crude...

Surging virus cases and new lockdown fears are weighing on the global markets on Tuesday. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that the state is on the path of a second full shutdown if the virus cases uptrend continues. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are up by 0.30%, respectively,...

Major indices worldwide on Monday have jumped in optimism as the world starts to approve vaccines and begin mass distribution. The Dow futures are trading higher by 0.68% and the S&P 500 futures are up by 0.50% on the last check Monday. Brent crude futures have advanced 1.44% to $50....