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President of France Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of extending France’s nuclear deterrence to include European allies, addressing the escalating threat posed by Russia. This proposal arises amidst growing doubts about the United States’ dedication to European security and NATO, particularly following actions by former U.S. President Donald Trump …

The tumultuous geopolitical landscape in Europe, dominated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and heightened tensions with Russia, has ignited a complex interplay of security concerns and economic realities, leaving an indelible mark on the forex market. While Europe’s latent capacity for self-defense and sustained support for Ukraine has proven …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher Thursday, recovering some losses from Wednesday’s sharp sell-off after the Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025. At 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 140 points (+0.3%), S&P 500 Futures gained 21 points (+0.4%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, recovering from the previous session’s losses, as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve’s widely expected interest rate cut. Markets have fully priced in a 25-basis-point reduction, but attention is fixed on the Fed’s future rate trajectory and signals for 2025. By early trading, S&P …

U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Wednesday, with investors closely watching escalating tensions in the Middle East following an Iranian missile attack on Israel. The potential for retaliatory strikes and disruption to oil supply has spooked markets, while futures for major indices show modest declines. 1. Futures Slide on Middle …

The latest decisions taken by Beijing to revitalize the Chinese economy are having a noteworthy impact on the international market. China’s economy, the second largest worldwide, has a lot of ramifications, particularly for Western businesses who have a lot of exposure to the area. Let’s examine how this stimulus can …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors grew optimistic about the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate-cutting cycle, with expectations leaning towards a larger reduction later this week. As of 06:15 ET (10:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures climbed 115 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures gained 20 points, or …

U.S. stock index futures saw minimal movement on Monday, as investors awaited a key Federal Reserve meeting expected to kick off a rate-cutting cycle. As of 5:50 AM ET (9:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 60 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures edged up by 3 points (0.1%), while Nasdaq 100 …

U.S. stock index futures were steady on Friday as investors remained cautious about the size of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut next week. Speculation about a more substantial 50-basis point (bps) cut has increased, with the CME FedWatch Tool showing a 41% chance of such a move, up …

U.S. stock futures hovered near the flatline on Tuesday, as investors awaited key inflation data and deliberated over the potential size of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. By 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow and S&P 500 futures were largely unchanged, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 29 points (0.2%). On Monday, …