U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, retracing some of the sharp gains seen in the previous session after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its outlook for rate cuts this year while signaling concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty tied to President Trump’s tariff policies. Market Overview: At 06:10 ET (10:10 …
Read More »Policy Statement Explained: Fed Signals Caution Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will maintain current interest rates, set between 4.25% and 4.5%, marking the second consecutive meeting without a change. Despite forecasting higher inflation and slower economic growth, Fed officials still anticipate two rate cuts this year, reflecting a cautious approach as economic uncertainty …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Await Fed Decision
U.S. stock index futures inched up on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and its updated economic outlook for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy. Market Snapshot (06:40 ET / 10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: +45 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +15 points (+0.3%) Nasdaq 100 …
Read More »Trade Fears and Fed Uncertainty Slam US Stocks: Dow Plunges 300 Points
A resurgence of trade war anxieties, coupled with looming Federal Reserve decisions, sent U.S. equities reeling on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tumbled approximately 300 points, a 0.7% drop, snapping a two-day winning streak and pushing the index back into a bearish trend. The S&P 500 followed suit, …
Read More »Bitcoin Drops as Traders Await Federal Reserve Decision
Bitcoin fell on Tuesday, extending its cautious performance from the previous session, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, set to begin later in the day. As of 02:32 ET (06:32 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 1% to $82,415.50, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. Fed Policy Decision in …
Read More »Dow Roars Back: 600-Point Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty
Equities rebound from recent plunge, but trade tensions and soft retail data cast a long shadow.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) staged a dramatic recovery on Monday, surging approximately 600 points as markets attempted to shake off lingering geopolitical concerns and recent sharp declines. This rebound, following a 550-point gain …
Read More »Consumer Caution: Retail Sales Underwhelm Amid Economic Uncertainty
A note of caution has sounded within the US economy as retail sales for February fell short of expectations, fueling concerns about a potential slowdown in consumer spending. Newly released data from the Commerce Department revealed a modest 0.2% increase in retail purchases, significantly trailing the anticipated 0.6% rise predicted …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday as investor concerns grew over the potential economic impact of ongoing trade tariff uncertainties. As of 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 103 points (-0.3%), S&P 500 Futures declined 11 points (-0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures edged down 25 points (-0.1%). …
Read More »Bitcoin Drops as Traders Brace for Federal Reserve Decision
Bitcoin (BTC) fell on Monday, extending its weekly decline as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. Bitcoin Price: Down 1.6% to $83,191.20 by 01:57 ET (05:57 GMT) Weekly Performance: Over 1% loss Crypto Markets on Edge Amid Fed Decision and Tariff …
Read More »Market weekly wrap: gold at all-time high amid anticipation of Fed’s decision
Gold concluded the week on a strong upward trajectory, recording significant gains driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar. This performance was further bolstered by diminished risk appetite in financial markets and reports highlighting a substantial increase in central bank purchases of the precious metal. Several factors contributed to …
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