December 9, 2024

US markets have pulled back from recent highs, with tech stocks leading the decline. The S&P 500 fell 0.61% to 6,052.85, while the Nasdaq dropped 0.62% to 19,736.69. The Dow Jones lost 241 points, closing at 44,401.93. Chipmakers were hit hard, with Nvidia falling 2.6% after China announced an anti-monopoly probe into the company. Advanced […]

Oil prices have risen slightly following the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but the broader reaction has been muted. Brent crude has increased by 1.15% to US$71.94 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate has risen 1.41% to US$68.15 per barrel on Monday. The shift follows three consecutive sessions of declines for both benchmarks. While