U.S. stock index futures opened the week on a positive note Monday, with investors focusing on upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve commentary. Market Performance as of 06:15 ET (11:15 GMT) Dow Jones Futures: Up 40 points (0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: Up 30 points (0.5%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: Gained 180 …
Read More »A Murky Start to 2025: Dow Jones Stumbles Despite Jobless Claims Decline
The Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbled out of the gate in 2025, delivering a lackluster performance on the first trading day of the year. Despite a decline in US Initial Jobless Claims, which typically signals a healthy labor market, the index failed to sustain early gains, ultimately ending the day …
Read More »U.S. Futures Begin 2025 on a High Note Amid Optimism
U.S. stock index futures opened the new year on a positive trajectory, reflecting investor optimism following a year of stellar market performance. By 05:25 ET (10:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 195 points (0.5%), S&P 500 Futures gained 38 points (0.7%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 165 points (0.8%). The …
Read More »Wall Street Retreats as Record-Breaking Year Closes
US stock indexes experienced a downturn on Tuesday, indicating a potential subdued finish for a year marked by significant gains. The S&P 500, after a brief initial rise, turned negative, declining by 0.6%. This follows two consecutive days of losses exceeding 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also slipped, while …
Read More »What Can Markets Expect From Looming Fed’s 2025 Review?
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 …
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