In 2025, the Federal Reserve will undertake a comprehensive review of its monetary policy strategy and tools, a critical self-assessment conducted every five years. This review comes at a pivotal moment, following a period of historically high inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes.The previous framework update, conducted in 2020, introduced …
Read More »Tech Tumble Dampens US Stocks as 2025 Draws Near
The year 2024 ended with a subdued note for US stocks, particularly the technology sector. This downturn, following the Federal Reserve’s indication of a slower pace of interest rate cuts, raises questions about the market’s resilience and the sustainability of its recent gains.While the S&P 500 enjoyed a remarkable 25% …
Read More »Boeing Shares Drop Amid South Korea’s Deadliest Aviation Disaster
Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) stock fell over 4% in premarket trading on Monday following a tragic aviation accident involving a Boeing 737-800 in South Korea. The crash, which occurred at Muan International Airport, claimed the lives of 179 people and is being labeled as the deadliest air disaster in the country’s history. …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Soft Trading and Rising Treasury Yields
Key Points Futures Market Movement: S&P 500 Futures: Down 0.1% to 6,090.0 points. Nasdaq 100 Futures: Declined 0.3% to 21,985.75 points. Dow Jones Futures: Edged lower by 0.1% to 43,668.0 points. Wall Street Overview: The major indices were largely unchanged during Thursday’s session. S&P 500: Flat at 6,037.59 points. NASDAQ …
Read More »Dow Jones Struggles for Footing Amidst Weak Data and Holiday Jitters
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) kicked off the Christmas trading week on a subdued note, reflecting a confluence of factors that are currently weighing on market sentiment. A disappointing report on US Durable Goods Orders, coupled with the holiday-shortened trading week, has created a challenging environment for the blue-chip …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher Amid Softer Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures advanced slightly on Monday as Wall Street reacted to signs of easing inflation, kicking off a shortened trading week ahead of the Christmas holiday. Dow Jones Futures: +5 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +10 points (+0.2%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: +60 points (+0.3%) Markets will close early …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Fed Hawkishness Shakes Stocks, Dollar Strengthens
US stocks had a volatile week, with a sharp decline on Wednesday, followed by recovery on Friday. Volatility followed Fed’s unexpected hawkish stance during the last policy meeting in 2024. While the Fed approved a widely anticipated quarter-point interest rate cut, its projection for fewer rate cuts in 2025 than …
Read More »As Inflation Cools, US Stocks Surge
The US stock market experienced a significant rally on Friday, fueled by a cooler-than-expected inflation report. This positive news provided a much-needed respite for investors grappling with the looming threat of a government shutdown and recent uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.The Commerce Department’s report revealed that the Personal …
Read More »Will AI Bubble Burst in 2025?
2024 has been a year of unprecedented growth for Wall Street, fueled by a confluence of factors, most notably the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. AI stocks, led by giants like Nvidia, have soared, capturing investor imagination with the promise of transformative technological advancements. However, the current euphoria surrounding AI may …
Read More »PCE DaExplainer: Cooling Inflation Offers Glimmer of Hope, But Fed Remains Cautious
The latest inflation data provides a glimmer of hope in the ongoing battle against rising prices. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, showed a modest increase of 0.1% in November, translating to an annual rate of 2.4%. This reading, while still above the …
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