Nvidia, Synopsys, Fusion Pharmaceuticals, Tesla, XPeng, National CineMedia, and More Stock Market Movers

Nvidia falls after the semiconductor company unveils its highly anticipated Blackwell chip, while Fusion Pharmaceuticals surges after reaching a deal to be acquired by AstraZeneca. 


 
Bank of Japan Raises Rate, Halts Emergency Policies

The Japanese central bank retired its negative interest rate and rolled back unconventional easing steps, citing an improved inflation outlook. 


 
Global Era of Negative Interest Rates Ends

An unorthodox central-bank policy was no panacea for Japan, but some countries found it better than nothing. 


 
The Fed Is Playing a Waiting Game on Rate Cuts. The Rules Are Starting to Change.

While investors focus on whether officials project fewer rate cuts, the Fed looks ahead to recession risks. 


 
RBA Keeps Rates Steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia said it still can't rule out the possibility that interest rates will need to be raised further, adding that inflation remains too high and is expected to remain elevated for some time yet. 


 
Russia's Backdoor to the Global Banking System Is Slamming Shut

A major lender in Dubai has scaled back Russia-related business, while Turkish lenders have become more cautious. 


 
Natural-Gas Prices Won't Stay Low for Long. An Export Boom Is Coming.

Natural-gas prices hit a low in February. Rising exports and data centers' constant need for power mean the long-term outlook looks very different, Patti Domm writes. 


 
Hedge Funds Sue SEC Over Treasury Dealer Rule

The suit was filed in a district court that falls in the jurisdiction of an appeals court that has been skeptical of executive agencies' authorities. 


 
Builder-confidence index reaches highest level since July 2023, driven by low resale inventory

Builder sentiment improved as the industry expects demand to stay strong, the National Association of Home Builders said. 


 
After the Putin Rally, Europe's Defense Stocks Get a Trump Bump

Arms manufacturers such as Rheinmetall are expanding to fill the space left by retreating U.S. security ambitions.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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