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U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Powell Speech; Focus on Economic and Corporate Developments

U.S. stock index futures advanced on Wednesday, with investors closely eyeing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address for insights into the central bank’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures PerformanceAs of 05:40 ET (10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: Up 195 points (0.4%) S&P 500 Futures: Gained 13 points (0.2%) Nasdaq …

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US Stocks Mixed In Reaction to Jobs Data, Fed Remarks

On Tuesday, US stocks experienced mixed movements as investors processed fresh jobs data and commentary from Federal Reserve officials on the future of interest rates. The stock market’s response was reflective of the nuanced economic signals received throughout the day.The S&P 500 remained close to its previous levels, showing little …

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Explainer: Key Economic Policies of Donald Trump

On January 20, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office after winning the 2024 presidential election. This calls for a closer look at the key policies expected to be implemented by the Republican president upon assuming power. Trump’s policies primarily focus on imposing more protectionist measures, including tariffs on …

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Stock Market Rally Paused Amid Further Uncertainity

The recent market downturn, particularly evident in the tech-heavy Nasdaq, has sparked widespread concern among investors. This decline can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including persistent inflationary pressures, the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy, geopolitical tensions, and shifting investor sentiment.Inflationary Headwinds and Fed’s Tightening GripDespite the Federal Reserve’s …

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Stubborn Inflation Ghost: PCE Data Haunts the Fed

Core PCE

The specter of persistent inflation continues to loom over the US economy, as evidenced by the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index report. The core PCE, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, edged up to 2.8% year-over-year in October, defying expectations and raising concerns about the central bank’s ability …

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