U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday, recovering from the prior session’s weakness as investors assessed additional corporate earnings and weaker-than-expected economic data. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 145 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures gained 15 points (0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 17 points (0.1%). Major indices declined on […]
The U.S. dollar traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as investors focused on President Donald Trump’s upcoming nomination to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. At 03:50 ET (07:50 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, slipped 0.1% to 98.527. Trading remained subdued following […]
U.S. banks that deny services to cryptocurrency-related businesses may soon face regulatory consequences, as former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order addressing “debanking” practices. According to The Wall Street Journal, the draft order aims to prohibit financial institutions from closing accounts based on ideological or political considerations—a move positioned to […]
Key Points To Watch Out For: Palantir (PLTR): Momentum from Upward Guidance Palantir gained 6% in premarket trading after reporting quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations and raising its full-year outlook. The company continues to benefit from growing demand for its AI-driven software offerings. Hims & Hers (HIMS), Novo Nordisk (NVO): Declines on Partnership Fallout and […]
U.S. stock index futures rose slightly on Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s recovery as earnings season continues to unfold. As of 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 65 points (0.1%), S&P 500 futures gained 10 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 futures added 38 points (0.2%). Monday’s gains helped reverse last week’s steep losses, […]
The U.S. dollar stabilized on Tuesday, recovering slightly after recent losses driven by weaker-than-expected payroll data, as investors reassessed the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts amid signs of a slowing economy. As of 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.2% […]
Key Points To Watch Out For: Boeing (BA): Potential strike in defense operations Boeing may face a strike beginning at midnight Monday after workers in its defense unit rejected the latest contract proposal. A walkout could pose risks to the company’s delicate operational recovery. CommScope (COMM), Amphenol (APH): Surge on acquisition rumors CommScope soared more […]
U.S. stock futures advanced early Monday, recovering from last week’s payrolls-driven sell-off as expectations for lower interest rates buoyed investor sentiment.At 06:49 ET (10:49 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 252 points (0.6%), S&P 500 futures gained 39 points (0.6%), and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 177 points (0.8%). Wall Street’s major indexes closed sharply lower […]
The U.S. dollar continued its decline on Monday, extending Friday’s sharp losses following a disappointing U.S. labor market report that bolstered expectations for early Federal Reserve rate cuts. At 04:20 ET (08:20 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—measuring the greenback against six major currencies—fell 0.2% to 98.722, after dropping more than 1% on Friday. Friday’s report […]
Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest lender, plans to launch a crypto custody service in 2026, according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter. The move aligns with rising institutional demand for secure digital asset solutions among traditional financial institutions. The service will focus on regulated custody for institutional and corporate clients, marking Deutsche Bank’s entry into […]
