S&P 500 near all-time highs, US dollar weak, gold prices down, oil prices up.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-27 12:21:00

The S&P 500 is nearing all-time highs, while the U.S. dollar faces pressure with the worst first-half performance in 50 years, dropping to its lowest since early 2022 amid speculation of a Federal Reserve Chair change and expectations of rate cuts by year-end.

Gold prices are slightly lower, and oil prices are up over 2% due to Middle East tensions. Unionized workers at Nexa’s Cajamarquilla Zinc Refinery in Peru have announced a strike over unsuccessful wage negotiations.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hired AI researchers to aid in superintelligence efforts. BlackRock is including private investments in 401(k) retirement plans. EchoStar and Dish Network creditor Charlie Ergen seeks debt relief before an interest payment grace period expires.

JetBlue’s major stakeholder threatens to sell his nearly 10% interest if cost-cutting efforts fail. In the market, the Dow is up 0.72%, Nasdaq up 0.73%, and S&P 500 up 0.67% near midday. Stay updated on stock news, Wall Street calls, and market movers for the latest financial insights.



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