A scrapbook of the newest reports, ordered by publication time.
Latin American markets posted mixed results on Sept. 1, with Brazil’s equities extending a nine-day advance while regional currencies remained on course for a weak monthly performance.
Banco Santander’s Brazilian subsidiary produced the group’s second-highest profit globally in the first half of the year, as Executive Chairman Ana Botin underscored Brazil’s role in the bank’s business model at an annual conference in São Paulo.
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Stocks pointed higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and a wave of major earnings, while gold surged to fresh records and bitcoin traded near $90,000. The day’s narrative blended macro policy risk, mega-cap tech reporting, and corporate cost-cutting, including news of additional large Amazon layoffs and investor attention on health-insurer volatility after UnitedHealth’s sharp decline.
Several big U.S. companies saw sharp stock moves after posting fourth-quarter 2025 results, with investors weighing profit, revenue and outlook signals. Boeing shares fell after a loss missed expectations, UnitedHealth plunged despite massive revenue, GM rose after beating estimates, and American Airlines slid after an earnings miss, according to a Jan. 28 market roundup.
A semiconductor-led rally pushed U.S. stock index futures higher as traders positioned for major earnings reports and a Federal Reserve decision. Optimism grew after record profit at a key memory supplier, strong orders at a leading chip-equipment maker, and an upbeat outlook from a major U.S. analog chipmaker, all feeding expectations that tech demand remains resilient.
U.S. markets are heading into a pivotal week as the Federal Reserve meets and major companies report earnings. Barron’s highlights a mix of seasonal market momentum, macro uncertainty, and event-driven risk—from interest-rate expectations to the economic impact of severe winter weather.
Markets moved in different directions as corporate results rolled in. A weak UnitedHealth forecast hit insurers, while Corning surged after announcing a massive investment agreement tied to Meta’s infrastructure needs.
A busy earnings day put major U.S. companies in focus, with General Motors drawing attention for raising its dividend and authorizing a large share buyback even as it reported a quarterly loss. Markets also weighed broader signals ahead of the Fed’s rate decision.
Markets in Seoul steadied after an early selloff when President Donald Trump said tariffs on South Korean goods could rise to 25%, with automakers recovering losses even as the won weakened and officials prepared urgent talks.
A new CMS advance notice proposes a net average payment increase of 0.09% for Medicare Advantage in 2027, an early signal that Washington is prioritizing payment accuracy and sustainability—while insurers warn margins are already under strain.
Markets are bracing for the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision of 2026, with expectations centered on a pause after last year’s rate cuts. The meeting arrives as Chair Jerome Powell faces a Justice Department investigation and intensifying political pressure as President Trump weighs a successor before Powell’s term ends in May.
The Trump administration moved to acquire a minority stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion package combining direct funding and a large loan. The deal aims to expand U.S. rare-earth mining and magnet manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on China-dominated processing.