U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday as Wall Street reacted positively to softer inflation data at the beginning of a holiday-shortened week. In Monday’s trading, Dow Jones futures were up 5 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up 10 points, or 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained about 60 points, or 0.3%. Trading […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rally in Light of Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, showing signs of recovery from the previous day’s decline on Wall Street, as investors eagerly anticipated the Federal Reserve’s long-awaited rate cut. Markets have almost fully priced in a 25 basis point reduction at the conclusion of the Fed’s meeting on Wednesday. Attention will now shift to signals […]
U.S. Stocks Lower as Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Take Center Stage
U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Tuesday as investors exercised caution ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where the central bank is expected to cut rates at a slower pace of easing. Last day Dow Jones futures were down 110 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures were down nearly 10 points, or 0.2%, […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise in Anticipation of Federal Reserve Meeting
U.S. stocks climbed on Monday, trading in narrow ranges as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2024. In early trading, Dow Jones futures were up about 50 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up about 8 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by approximately 55 points, or 0.3%. Futures […]
U.S. Stock Index Prices Little Changed Before the Release of Key CPI Data
U.S. stock index futures showed little movement on Wednesday, stabilizing after a downbeat session on Wall Street. Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key inflation data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Wall Street indexes ended Tuesday lower, weighed down by continued weakness in technology stocks following disappointing […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Oracle and Sony
Key Points To Watch Out For: Oracle (ORCL): Earnings Miss Expectations Oracle, the cloud software company, reported adjusted quarterly earnings that fell below analysts’ estimates. This caused its shares to drop more than 8% in pre-market trading, highlighting ongoing challenges within its core business segment. HealthEquity (HQY): Weak Forecasts Drag Shares HealthEquity, a firm specializing […]
U.S. Stock Markets Weaken, Oracle Declines Ahead of CPI Data
U.S. stock index futures traded within narrow ranges on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp pullback in technology stocks drove Wall Street away from its all-time highs. Investors are turning their attention to upcoming inflation data for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Losses in the technology sector weighed on Monday’s trading, with the […]
U.S. Stock Markets Down, Watch Out for Inflation
U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower on Monday as investors consolidated recent gains ahead of the release of key inflation data this week, seeking more clarity on interest rates. Futures dipped after Wall Street indexes hit record highs on Friday, driven by a tech stock rally, while better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data did little to […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise Ahead of Powell Speech, Salesforce Stands Out
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, with investors focusing on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech, hoping for additional signals regarding interest rate policies. Wall Street indexes traded within narrow ranges on Tuesday, starting the new month on a subdued note. This followed strong gains earlier in November, spurred by optimism after Donald […]
The Fed and Interest Rates: In Everyone’s Sights
U.S. futures showed minimal movement on Tuesday morning, following record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in the previous session. The Dow Jones closed the day down by more than 100 points (approximately 0.3%). Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures stabilized at 6,059.50 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.1% to 21,192.50 points. Dow Jones […]