President Donald Trump is proposing to send most Americans a payment of at least $2,000 a person from revenue raised by his tariff program, according to his social media posts over the weekend. The announcement came with few details about how the administration would distribute the money — or whether it would be legal, as…
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday for the second meeting in a row, even as the government shutdown has left policymakers without key data to guide monetary policy. The central bank voted in a split decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%….
US stock futures rose on Wednesday to eye fresh records, with hopes for a China boost to Nvidia (NVDA) buoying techs in the wait for the Federal Reserve to confirm bets on an interest-rate cut. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) rose 0.2%, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) gained roughly 0.4%, following a strong…
US stock futures edged higher Sunday evening as Wall Street geared up for a pivotal week featuring the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut, a barrage of Big Tech earnings, and a long-awaited meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Futures tied to the S&P 500 (ES=F) gained about 0.7%, while Nasdaq 100 futures…
US stocks surged to record highs on Friday as investors digested a crucial inflation report that helped cement expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 1%, or over 450 points. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) jumped 1.2%. The September inflation data…
The major averages finished this past week little changed, as a light economic and earnings calendar saw investors take the week’s events in stride, even President Trump’s latest tariff surprise late Thursday. In the week ahead, however, looming developments may prove more troublesome for financial markets. Tuesday is set to be a pivotal day for…
As global markets experience shifts due to recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and China, Asian economies are navigating a complex landscape marked by both challenges and opportunities. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia offer potential stability for investors seeking income, as they can provide…
The US unemployment rate has ticked up in recent months to its highest level since 2021. Meanwhile, job seekers say it’s taking them longer to find work as employers pull back on hiring. In August, the economy created 22,000 jobs, a decline from the revised previous month’s 79,000, according to data from the US Labor…
US stock futures held steady on Tuesday after another record-setting day, as Wall Street waited for the first speech from Chair Jerome Powell since the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates again. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) nudged up 0.2%. Meanwhile, contracts on the S&P 500 (ES=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) both…
(Bloomberg) — The Federal Reserve poured fresh fuel on the Wall Street rally this week, pushing September toward the broadest cross-asset surge since the 2021 frenzy — with fear in retreat and greed unleashed. Most Read from Bloomberg An interest-rate cut meant to cushion the weakening labor market might once have sparked caution. Instead, it…