Esteban Tesson

Wall Street Slips After Fed Holds Rates Steady

U.S. markets fell sharply after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark rates unchanged, in an environment already weakened by mixed macroeconomic data. Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 gave up 1.36% to close at 6 624.7 points, the Dow Jones fell 1.63% to 46 225.1 points, while the Nasdaq 100 ended at 24 425 points after a 1.43% decline.

March 18, 2026 at 08:37 pm

Micron boosted by AI-driven memory demand

The semiconductor maker posted results that handily beat expectations, lifted by the surge in artificial intelligence. Memory demand, critical for Nvidia's chips, is fueling spectacular growth.

March 18, 2026 at 08:27 pm

Fed expects only one rate cut despite rising energy prices

The Federal Reserve is maintaining a cautious monetary policy stance in the face of persistent inflation, fueled notably by rising oil prices. Policymakers' expectations have now converged toward a single interest rate cut.

March 18, 2026 at 08:12 pm

Powell prepared to remain at Fed helm if successor is not confirmed

March 18, 2026 at 08:09 pm

Fed holds rates steady amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties

The US Federal Reserve has decided to leave interest rates unchanged, against the backdrop of Middle East tensions, persistent inflation and mixed economic signals. Prospects for future rate cuts remain uncertain, to say the least.

March 18, 2026 at 07:55 pm

Powell ready to stay on as Fed chair if no successor is confirmed

March 18, 2026 at 07:36 pm

The Fed expects only one rate cut despite rising energy prices

The Federal Reserve is keeping a cautious monetary policy stance in the face of persistent inflation, driven in part by higher oil prices. Officials' expectations are now converging on just one rate cut.

March 18, 2026 at 07:16 pm

The Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty

The US Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged against a backdrop of Middle East tensions, stubborn inflation and mixed signals from the economy. The outlook for cuts remains uncertain.

March 18, 2026 at 06:11 pm

LPU, Nvidia makes a new AI acronym fashionable

The artificial intelligence sector is awash in acronyms. After the indispensable GPU and CPU, then XPU, TPU and NPU, a new term is emerging: LPU. The label was highlighted by Nvidia at its annual conference devoted to AI.

March 18, 2026 at 05:53 pm

Trade Desk Shares Tumble Following Critical Publicis Audit

The digital advertising specialist saw its stock drop sharply following revelations of an unfavorable audit conducted by Publicis. Analysts are concerned about a potential impact on its client base and outlook.

March 18, 2026 at 05:23 pm

UniCredit prioritizes European expansion over consolidation in Italy

UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel has said that the group's strategy is primarily based on pan-European opportunities. Prospects for consolidation in Italy remain limited due to the position of shareholders.

March 18, 2026 at 05:18 pm

UniCredit favors European expansion over consolidation in Italy

UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said the group's strategy is focused first and foremost on pan-European opportunities. Prospects for consolidation in Italy remain limited because of shareholder positions.

March 18, 2026 at 04:47 pm

Trade Desk slides in the market after a critical Publicis audit

The digital advertising specialist saw its shares fall sharply after revelations about an unfavorable audit carried out by Publicis. Analysts are worried about a potential hit to its client base and outlook.

March 18, 2026 at 04:45 pm

Cencora CFO announces retirement

March 17, 2026 at 05:05 pm

Cencora CFO announces retirement

March 17, 2026 at 04:45 pm

Boeing aims for commercial division to return to profit by 2026

Boeing expects stable-to-slightly positive margins for its commercial aircraft division this year, according to statements made by CFO Jay Malave at a conference in London. This business segment remains central to the group's financial recovery, after recording losses of $632m in 2025 and $2.1bn in 2024.

March 17, 2026 at 03:06 pm

Boeing targets a return to profitability in its commercial aircraft unit in 2026

Boeing expects stable, or slightly positive, margins for its commercial airplanes division this year, CFO Jay Malave said at a conference in London. The business remains central to the group's financial turnaround after posting losses of $632m in 2025 and $2.1bn in 2024.

March 17, 2026 at 03:02 pm

Qualcomm launches $20bn share buyback and raises dividend

March 17, 2026 at 02:34 pm

Qualcomm launches a $20bn share buyback and raises its dividend

March 17, 2026 at 01:37 pm

Nvidia unveils spatial computing platform for AI in orbit

At the GTC 2026 conference, Nvidia introduced a new chip platform designed for space missions. The company aims to pave the way for the development of artificial intelligence data centers in orbit.

March 17, 2026 at 06:25 am

Nvidia expands automotive partnerships for autonomous driving

Nvidia has announced new agreements with several automakers for its Drive Hyperion autonomous driving platform. The group aims to strengthen its presence in a sector considered a strategic growth driver.

March 17, 2026 at 06:18 am