UK stock indexes slipped slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data, which is expected to influence the direction of monetary policy. By 11:46 GMT, the FTSE 100 had edged down 0.1%, while the FTSE 250 index of midcap companies dropped 0.2%. Global markets remained subdued ahead of …
Read More »U.S. Stock Index Futures Decline Ahead of Key Inflation Data Release
U.S. stock index futures experienced slight declines on Wednesday morning as the market rally following the election took a pause, with investors shifting their attention to the upcoming U.S. inflation data. As of 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 55 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures slipped …
Read More »Dow Jones Pauses After Election Rally As Focus Shifts To Inflation Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) took a breather on Tuesday, retreating slightly from its recent post-election rally. Despite the minor pullback, the index remains firmly above the 44,000 level, indicating a strong bullish sentiment among investors.The Dow Jones Industrial Average’s recent pause reflects a natural market correction after a …
Read More »Fed’s Kashkari: Can’t declare victory on inflation, but have reasons to be confident
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari noted on Tuesday that while the Fed has many reasons to feel confident about its long-running battle with transitory inflation, it still may be too soon to declare outright victory. Key US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures expected in the midweek are …
Read More »Recent surge could lead Bitcoin’s $90K-$100K Ceiling: A Market Maker’s Challenge
Bitcoin’s relentless ascent has recently captured the world’s attention, with many analysts predicting further price increases. However, a significant hurdle may lie ahead: the $90,000 to $100,000 price range. Market makers, the financial institutions that facilitate trading by providing liquidity, could play a crucial role in capping Bitcoin’s upward momentum …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Markets Weigh Fed’s Cautious Stance and Trump’s Victory
U.S. stock index futures ticked up slightly on Friday, hovering near record highs as investors continued to process the Federal Reserve’s outlook on interest rate cuts and the potential economic policies under President Donald Trump’s second term. Futures Indicate Modest Gains At 05:05 ET (10:05 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained …
Read More »Asian Stocks Surge, Tracking Wall Street’s Record Highs Amid U.S. Election and Fed Signals
Asian equities experienced widespread gains on Friday, mirroring Wall Street’s ascent to record highs. Investor sentiment was buoyed by expectations of aggressive fiscal spending under the newly re-elected President Donald Trump and cautious interest rate cuts signaled by the Federal Reserve. Key Market Movements: Asia-Pacific RallyThe Asia-Pacific region marked significant …
Read More »Dow Jones Pauses for Breath Ahead of Fed Decision
The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded in a narrow range on Thursday, holding near its record high. Investors are adopting a cautious stance as they await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day.The market’s anticipation of a 25 basis point rate cut from Fed Chair Jerome Powell …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Focus Shifts to Fed After Trump’s Election Victory
U.S. stock index futures traded higher Thursday morning, continuing the positive momentum generated by Donald Trump’s presidential election win in 2024. The market is now turning its attention to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Futures Overview At 06:20 ET (11:20 GMT), futures showed modest gains across …
Read More »Asian Markets Remain Cautious Post-Trump Election Rally Amid China Stimulus Hopes and Fed Watch
Asian stocks saw limited movement on Thursday, with early gains following Donald Trump’s election victory in the U.S. beginning to taper off. The initial rally sparked by optimism on Wall Street is being overshadowed by concerns over trade and stimulus policies. Investors are now focused on additional economic measures from …
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