U.S. markets showed strength for a 2nd-straight session but settled mixed as the blue-chips struggled. Some of the nervousness came after White House trade chief Robert Lighthizer warned that negotiations to end the tariff war with China were at risk of failing. Lighthizer went on to say major issues needed to be resolved before....

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U.S. markets showed strength for a 2nd-straight session but settled mixed as the blue-chips struggled. Some of the nervousness came after White House trade chief Robert Lighthizer warned that negotiations to end the tariff war with China were at risk of failing. Lighthizer went on to say major issues needed to be resolved before....

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OIL TALKING POINTS The recent rebound in crude appears to be stalling ahead of the monthly-high ($57.81) even as Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) keep a lid on production, and the price of oil stands at risk of facing a larger pullback as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reverses course ahead of....

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U.S. markets snapped a 5-session slide despite early weakness in the blue-chips following an upbeat interview with Fed Chair Jerome Powell that aired Sunday evening. Powell said despite global headwinds, the Fed is not in any hurry to alter rates for now and remains patient. The rebound cleared prior and near-term resistance levels with....

U.S. markets showed weakness for a 5th-straight session while wrapping up their worst week of the year following a weak jobs report. Although the headline number was much weaker than expected, there were several components that were solid, along with housing data that was also released. The major indexes were able to rally off....