U.S. stock futures edged lower on Wednesday, having gained earlier in the session, as investors weighed uncertainties around geopolitics and trade and the forthcoming release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. Dow futures dropped 66 points, or 0.2% around 06:17 ET (11:17 GMT), while S&P 500 futures slid 6 points, or 0.1%. Futures for […]
Wall Street Rises Amid US-Russia Talks on a Possible Ukraine Peace Agreement
U.S. stock futures inched up on Tuesday as investors returned from a holiday-shortened trading week, closely monitoring diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. As of 06:11 ET (11:11 GMT), Dow futures rose 54 points (0.1%), S&P 500 futures gained 21 points (0.3%), and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 86 points […]
US Markets Close for President’s Day as Focus Shifts to US-Russia Talks
US stock markets will close on Monday for President’s Day, as investors worldwide focus on a critical meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia over a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Walmart, for example, will report its earnings later this week, providing key insights into US consumer spending. Meanwhile, gold prices remain steady as […]
US Stock Futures Slide Ahead of CPI Release, Powell to Speak Later
US stock index futures fell slightly on Wednesday ahead of the publication of the following key inflation data. Dow Jones futures fell 75 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 futures fell 8 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 9 points, or 0.1%. Wall Street’s major indexes ended Tuesday with mixed results, as Federal Reserve […]
US Stock Futures Fall, Consumer Inflation and Powell’s Comments in Focus
Futures for the main US stock indexes fell on Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on metal imports, ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony and key inflation data. At 05:15 ET (10:15 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 90 points (-0.2%), S&P 500 futures were down 18 points […]
US Stocks Rise; Trump’s Tariff Threat; Inflation Data in Focus
Futures for the main US stock market indexes rose on Monday as investors processed former President Donald Trump’s recent statements on tariffs while awaiting key economic data set to be released this week. Dow Jones futures were up 120 points (+0.3%), S&P 500 futures were up 25 points (+0.4%) and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 135 points (+0.6%). On […]
US Stock Market Indices Futures Down, Alphabet’s Earnings Fall Short
Futures for US stock market indices fell on Wednesday, mainly pressured by losses in technology stocks following disappointing results from Alphabet, which owns Google, as well as trade tensions between the United States and China. Dow Jones futures fell by around 80 points, 0.2%, S&P 500 futures decreased by around 30 points, 0.5%, and Nasdaq […]
US Stock Futures Fall Due to China Trade Tariffs; Alphabet Set to Publish Earnings
U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s 10% trade tariffs on China came into effect, while Beijing retaliated with a series of countermeasures. Dow Jones futures fell 90 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures fell 8 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 8 points, or 0.1%. The major Wall […]
US Stock Futures Plummet in the Wake of Trump’s Imposition of Tariffs, Profits and Payrolls in the Spotlight
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as investors weighed the potential impact on the U.S. economy and corporate profits after President Donald Trump imposed trade tariffs on the country’s major trading partners. Dow Jones futures fell 620 points, 1.4%, S&P 500 futures fell 97 points, 1.6%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 395 points, […]
US Stock Futures Remain Stable on the Eve of the Federal Reserve Meeting, Big Tech Gains on the Horizon
US stock index futures showed little movement on Wednesday ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy meeting, with major corporate earnings reports also in focus. Dow Jones futures fell 20 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures rose 5 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 80 points, or 0.4%. […]