Futures tick up after Fed holds rates steady

Futures tick up after Fed holds rates steady

(Reuters) – Wall Street futures climbed on Thursday as investors drew confidence from the Federal Reserve’s signaling of more interest rate cuts this year despite uncertainties stemming from U.S. trade policies. The Fed opted to maintain current interest rates on Wednesday, a move widely anticipated by the market, but reaffirmed its forecast for two 25…

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When will FII buying begin? Experts say not before….

Why are US markets falling? – Market News

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite saw significant losses this week as investor sentiment soured over escalating trade policy actions and signs of economic weakness. While markets attempted a recovery on Friday, they still posted their worst weekly performance in several months, according to CNBC. The S&P 500 rose 0.55% to…

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Bitcoin Soars After Fed Ruling About Banks — What Does This Mean for Crypto’s Future?

Bitcoin Soars After Fed Ruling About Banks — What Does This Mean for Crypto’s Future?

monsitj / Getty Images/iStockphoto Bitcoin surged to over $105,000 on Jan. 30, 2025, hours after the Federal Reserve announced that it would keep interest rates steady, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell saying in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting press conference, “Banks are perfectly able to serve crypto customers” provided that they understand and…

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Rates tick up after jobs report

Rates tick up after jobs report

Most mortgage rates have inched up today. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased by three basis points to 6.57%, and the 15-year fixed rate has risen by four basis points to 5.88%. These small increases are likely a response to the latest labor data. Yesterday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…

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