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U.S. stock futures continued to decline on Thursday, as rising tensions in the Middle East and the upcoming release of the official jobs report weighed on market sentiment. By 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Futures had dropped by 125 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures were down 18 points, or …

U.S. stock futures saw a mixed start on Tuesday as investors digested recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and braced for a busy week of key economic data releases. Market Snapshot: Dow Futures: Down 145 points (-0.3%)S&P 500 Futures: Down 6 points (-0.1%)Nasdaq 100 Futures: Up 20 points …

Wall Street’s main indexes were flat to lower in choppy trading on Monday as investors paused after the previous week’s rally and exercised caution ahead of numerous job reports and comments through the week from Federal Reserve policymakers, including Chair Jerome Powell. Monday’s US market indices were neutral as traders …

U.S. stock index futures saw a slight decline on Wednesday, as investors took a pause after recent record highs and shifted their focus toward upcoming signals from the Federal Reserve on interest rate movements. As of 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell by 25 points, or 0.1%, while …

The US stock market continued its upward trajectory, with both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting fresh record highs on Tuesday. This surge was primarily driven by China’s aggressive stimulus measures and ongoing Federal Reserve rate cuts.China’s Stimulus Ignites Global Markets:China’s announcement of a significant stimulus package, …

U.S. stock index futures pointed slightly higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a highly anticipated decision by the Federal Reserve, which is expected to result in the first interest rate cut since March 2020. By 06:22 ET (10:22 GMT), S&P 500 futures were up by 8 points (0.1%), Nasdaq 100 …

US stocks began to show a mixed performance, leaning towards a decline, influenced by US retail sales data. This data highlighted the possibility of increased consumer demand and, subsequently, a return to higher inflation in the United States.Wall Street stocks had reached record highs on Tuesday before investors in the …

As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its interest rate decision, financial markets worldwide are on tenterhooks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, tantalizingly close to record highs, reflects the widespread anticipation for a significant rate cut. Investors hope this move will provide a much-needed boost to the faltering economy.Fed’s Looming …

US stocks were poised for a strong finish to the week on Friday, buoyed by the latest reading on the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. The data indicated that prices rose in line with expectations in July, easing concerns about persistently high inflation and …

The US Dollar experienced a volatile trading session, closing mixed against major currencies. Positive US economic data, including strong employment and retail sales figures, alleviated recession fears and boosted investor sentiment. While other economic indicators were less favorable, they were insufficient to reignite market concerns or impact expectations for a …