Now that the twin inflation reports are in the rearview mirror, U.S. stocks are hanging onto the slender optimism as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting meeting. The numbers did little to belie expectations of a cut at next week’s meeting, although they did pour cold water on a bigger cut. The major…
US stock futures edged higher on Friday, setting the stage for strong weekly wins after Wall Street’s expectations for a jumbo interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve shot up overnight. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) moved up 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) added 0.1% to point to a fifth day of gains for both gauges…
aluxum/E+ via Getty Images Stock index futures were in the green on Friday, as discussions on rate cuts take the spotlight, ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting next week. S&P 500 futures (SPX) +0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures (US100:IND) +0.1% and Dow futures (INDU) +0.2%. The 10-year Treasury yield (US10Y) was down 2 basis points to…
The S&P 500 is the best overall benchmark of the U.S. stock market, made up of the 500 largest companies in the country. Given the scope of its member companies, it is considered by many as the most dependable gauge of overall stock market performance. To be included in the S&P 500, companies must meet…
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the US equities myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Investors are snapping up shares in US consumer staples stocks such as Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive as they hunt for more defensive areas of the market amid concerns over a potential slowdown in the US economy….
Dow Jones futures were little changed overnight, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Adobe (ADBE) beat views late but guided lower. Oracle (ORCL) gave bullish long-term guidance. ↑ X NOW PLAYING Nasdaq S&P 500 Extend Win Streaks; Arista Networks, Royal Caribbean, Stride In Focus The stock market rally continued to rebuild momentum, with…
The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 17-18 could play a HUGE role in shaping global markets, but its actual impact remains uncertain. U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, U.S., July…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 04, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it…
The sails of the Opera House are illuminated with projections on the opening night of Vivid Sydney 2023 in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, May 26, 2023. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Friday, as mainland Chinese markets rebounded from a six year low and Australian markets near an all…
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland European traders who went to bed thinking a quarter-point Fed rate cut was a lock for next week may well have had a rude awakening on this Friday the 13th, with the odds for a super-sized half-point reduction back at nearly…