August, one of the worst trading months for stocks, could end on a high note next week, now that investors have greater confidence a September rate cut may be on the table. In fact, if Nvidia ‘s earnings results and the Federal Reserve ‘s preferred inflation gauge next week confirm the latest rally, that could…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 21, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed Thursday night ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday. Investors will be seeking clues on the path forward for…
The market wants a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut soon, but it doesn’t want to need one. Wall Street economists are fixated on identifying tariff effects, yet stocks either celebrated or shrugged off three warm and sticky inflation readings this week, laboring to hold near record highs. The S & P 500 immediately processed a moderately…