Hang Seng Index and Nikkei 225: A Comparative Overview

Hang Seng Index, Nikkei 225 Pedestrians walking across a crowded traffic at Shibuya crossing square in Tokyo, Japan. Jaczhou | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded higher Wednesday, tracking Wall Street gains on expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be softer than expected earlier. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.71% to close at […]
Investors Express Concern Over Trump’s Policies

Trump’s policies are worrying investors U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a hat stating “Trump Was Right About Everything” after signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images The “Trump Bump” — in which stocks and other assets, such as […]
Is Trump Posing with His Tariffs?

Is Trump Bluffing on some Tariffs Good morning, Investors. This past week, I joined my old friends Shad Marquitz and Cory Fleck at the K.E. Report again to — this time — discuss in some greater detail various commodities in the context of President Trump’s real and threatened tariffs. Is President Trump Bluffing? You can […]
Market Panic Eased by Delay in Trump Tariffs

Relief over Trump tariff delay eased panic in markets Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 12, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Humans are forward-looking creatures. It allows us to plan for the future, increasing our chances of survival and success, but can also […]
Stock Market Gains Indicate Stability, but Heed Fed Officials’ Insights

Stock gains signal calm, but listen to Fed officials The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images If investors were to judge the stability of the economy by looking at the stock market, its two-day winning streak might lead investors […]
Today’s Stock Market: Live Updates

Stock market today: Live updates Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 29, 2025. NYSE U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday night as Wall Street digested recent quarterly results from a slew of megacap tech companies. Investors are coming off a losing session after the Federal Reserve held steady on rates. S&P 500 […]
Stock Market Today: Real-Time Updates

Stock market today: Live updates Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 22, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stock futures were flat on Wednesday evening with Wall Street on the verge of new record highs. Futures for the S&P 500 […]
Stock Futures Climb as Trump’s Second Term Commences: Live Updates

Stock futures rise as Trump’s second term begins: Live updates Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room following the 60th inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Melina Mara | Via Reuters Stock futures were higher on Monday evening after President […]
Proposed Legislation to Increase Oil and Gas Royalty Rates on Future Leases | Local News

Bill to hike top oil and gas royalty rates on future leases introduced | Local News The upcoming 60-day legislative session will likely see renewed debate over raising the top royalty rate for oil and gas development on state land. Sen. George Munoz (D-Gallup) pre-filed a bill Friday to increase the cap on royalty rates […]
Stock Market Today: Real-Time Updates

Stock market today: Live updates A trader works at his desk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the first session of the new year on January 2, 2025, in New York City. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images Stock futures were marginally lower on Thursday night after the […]