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Tech Resilience and Retail Earnings Anchor a Modest Friday Session

As the trading week draws to a close on Friday, May 22nd, 2026, the U.S. stock market is exhibiting a […]

Key Takeaways Brent Crude futures settled at $103.54/bbl (+0.94%), reflecting a sharp rise in geopolitical risk premiums as diplomatic efforts

Key Takeaways Iran’s Foreign Ministry has cooled expectations of an "imminent" nuclear agreement, citing "deep and significant" differences with the

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 429.02 (0.85%) points today, reaching a historic milestone of 50,714.68. Dow Futures

Market Overview: Afternoon Momentum Builds As the U.S. stock market moves through the afternoon session on this Friday, May 22nd,

Key Takeaways Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve Chairman, succeeding Jerome Powell and vowing to lead a "reform-oriented"

Key Takeaways Kevin Warsh has been officially sworn in as the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve, taking the oath

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 401.88 (0.80%) points today, reaching a milestone of 50,687.54. Dow Futures (YM=F)

Midday trading on Friday, May 22, 2026, is characterized by a robust "risk-on" sentiment as investors push major indexes higher

Key Takeaways Fed Governor Christopher Waller dismissed the possibility of near-term rate cuts as "crazy," citing a significant shift in