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U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses on Wall Street. Investors turned their attention to strong guidance from chipmaker Broadcom and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, set to shape the outlook for interest rates as the year closes. As of 05:50 ET …

US stock index futures showed little movement early Wednesday, stabilizing after a decline in the previous Wall Street session, as investors await pivotal inflation data. Meanwhile, crude oil prices gained amid expectations of increased demand in China following promises of economic stimulus. Market Snapshot Dow Jones Futures: Down 65 points …

US stock index futures edged lower Monday as investors paused to consolidate last week’s record gains, awaiting key November inflation data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures Slightly Down At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), futures for the: Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 30 points, …

US stocks are declining due to the anticipation of jobs data, considered the most important on the economic calendar for the month, after initial indicators highlighted a slowdown in job growth and a rise in unemployment levels in the United States.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 44,848 points, losing …

US stock markets on Wall Street are seeing significant gains since the start of the new trading week, boosted by improved economic performance in the United States reflected in recent data.The S&P 500 Index rose to 6048 points after adding approximately 15 points or 0.7%. Additionally, the tech-heavy Nasdaq reached …

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 …

Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there was no need to rush interest rate cuts, pushing up U.S. Treasury yields and pressuring equities. Powell pointed to ongoing economic growth, a solid job market, and inflation above the Fed’s 2% target as reasons …

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 …

Wall Street roared to life on Friday, propelled by a surprisingly weak October jobs report. The US economy added a mere 12,000 jobs, a stark contrast to the robust growth seen in previous months. This unexpected slowdown ignited hopes that the Federal Reserve might temper its aggressive rate hike trajectory. …

Stock index futures extended their decline on Thursday after U.S. inflation data for September came in higher than anticipated, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may implement fewer interest rate cuts later this year. A report from the Labor Department revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% annually …