U.S. stock index futures pointed slightly higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a highly anticipated decision by the Federal Reserve, which is expected to result in the first interest rate cut since March 2020. By 06:22 ET (10:22 GMT), S&P 500 futures were up by 8 points (0.1%), Nasdaq 100 …

British inflation held steady in August, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remaining at 2.2%—matching expectations but falling short of the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest projection of 2.4%. However, a notable increase in services sector inflation has added complexity to the central bank’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Consumer …

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of gains, with weak macroeconomic data weighing on demand and offsetting concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. Investors were also keeping an eye on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, which could have bullish implications for crude …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors grew optimistic about the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate-cutting cycle, with expectations leaning towards a larger reduction later this week. As of 06:15 ET (10:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures climbed 115 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures gained 20 points, or …

Oil prices held steady on Tuesday after gaining more than $1 in the previous session, as traders assessed U.S. production concerns following Hurricane Francine, alongside expectations of lower U.S. crude stockpiles and the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision. Brent crude futures for November remained unchanged at $72.77 per barrel …

European stocks edged higher on Tuesday, led by gains in financial shares, as markets geared up for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s expected monetary easing cycle. Investors are eyeing a potential outsized rate reduction from the U.S. central bank. The continent-wide STOXX 600 index climbed 0.6% to 518.16 points by 07:13 …

Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday, supported by production disruptions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Francine and expectations of a drop in U.S. crude inventories. The market is also anticipating a positive sentiment shift ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Brent and U.S. …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Tuesday, but remained near record highs as expectations grew for a substantial interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this week. The metal’s strong performance has been fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and falling Treasury yields, driven by speculation …

Asian currencies saw muted activity in Monday’s holiday-thinned trade, with regional markets focused on the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting this week. While markets in Japan, China, and South Korea were closed for holidays, the Japanese yen made significant gains, hitting an eight-month high, as traders positioned ahead of key …

U.S. stock index futures saw minimal movement on Monday, as investors awaited a key Federal Reserve meeting expected to kick off a rate-cutting cycle. As of 5:50 AM ET (9:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 60 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures edged up by 3 points (0.1%), while Nasdaq 100 …