A hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve (Fed), soaring Treasury yields and a looming government shutdown are adding to a cocktail of risks that has spooked investors and clouded the outlook for US equities.

Fed-wary investors eye mounting risks to US stock rally

The end of the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) rate hiking cycle has generally been a good time to own US stocks, but an uncertain economic outlook and stretched valuations could dampen upside this time around.

Last Fed hike tends to aid stocks, but some have doubts this time

US stock investors are turning their focus to next week’s inflation data, which could determine the near-term path of an equity rally that has wobbled in recent weeks.

Investor hopes for US soft landing ride on inflation data

US stock investors are bracing for a potentially volatile September as the market faces key economic data reports, a US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting and worries over a possible government shutdown during a month of historically muted equity performance.

Historically stormy month of September may test US stock rally

Several indicators that pointed to upside for US stocks this year have shifted to a more neutral outlook, potentially leaving equities vulnerable to turbulence from a recent surge in bond yields and worries over China’s economy, investors said.

Less cash, fewer bears could leave US stocks vulnerable

A highly awaited inflation report and elevated bond yields offer the latest test to a US stock rally that has delivered hefty gains this year.

The benchmark S&P 500 index is up 16.6% year to date, fuelled by an improving economic outlook, excitement over developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and signs that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) is close to ending its market-bruising US interest rate hikes.

Inflation report, bond yields in focus as US stock rally pauses

A resilient US economy and expectations of a nearing peak in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening cycle are emboldening stock investors, even as worries persist over rising valuations and the potential for inflation to rebound.

Hopes of 'Goldilocks' economy, rate peak buoy US stocks

A handful of massive growth and technology names that have dominated the US stock market in 2023 are set to report earnings in coming weeks, potentially determining the path for this year’s equity rally.

Investors brace for earnings from ‘Magnificent Seven’ US growth giants

As second-quarter earnings approach, investors are looking at beaten-down sectors which might gain ground regardless of whether the US economy falls into a recession this year.

As earnings loom, investors weigh recession resilience

A US stocks rally is cruising into a month that has proven strong in recent years, though equities must navigate employment data and an earnings season that could be precarious, with the Federal Reserve bent on raising US interest rates.

After first-half rally, stocks' July winning streak on the line

NEW YORK (March 31): US stocks have soldiered on through a banking mess to notch solid first-quarter gains. Some investors say that performance could come under pressure if a widely expected recession hits.

Resilient US stocks failing to factor in recession, investors fear

U.S. chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc on Tuesday posted revenue that beat Wall Street targets and said it expected business to improve in the second half, enthusing investors who saw the company gaining on rival Intel.

AMD revenue beats targets, Wall St relieved after Intel's grim outlook

A potential US recession and tough comparisons to a stellar 2022 are weighing on the prospects of energy stocks delivering an encore to last year’s stunning run, despite valuations that are seen as still comparatively cheap.

Recession fears pose challenge to energy shares after stellar year

NEW YORK (Jan 20): A spate of earnings reports in coming weeks is set to test a recent bounce in technology and other megacap stocks, a category whose leadership position in US markets has faltered after last year’s deep selloff.

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