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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.19%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.25% this morning as market participants looked ahead to speeches from Federal Reserve officials, earnings reports from several notable companies, and the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge later in the…

Barchart · Sep 23, 2024

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.08%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.16% this morning as market participants looked ahead to speeches from Federal Reserve officials, earnings reports from several notable companies, and the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge later in the…

Barchart · Sep 23, 2024

US inflation likely fell further last month as Fed prepares to cut rates next week

Inflation in the United States may have hit a three-year low in August, underscoring that the rate of price increases is falling back to pre-pandemic levels and clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting its key interest rate next week

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

Donald Trump told the Fed not to cut rates before the election—but Wall Street is convinced he won't get his way

"The market is now pricing in more than two 25-basis-point rate cuts by year-end, including a near-100% chance of a September cut."

Fortune · Jul 24, 2024

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Tech Steadies, Netflix Earnings and ECB Decision in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.18%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.41% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, as well as corporate earnings reports, with…

Barchart · Jul 18, 2024

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Netflix Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.18%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.41% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, as well as corporate earnings reports, with…

Barchart · Jul 18, 2024

Federal Reserve is likely to scale back plans for rate cuts because of persistent inflation

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely make official what’s been clear for many weeks: With inflation sticking at a level well above their 2% target, they are downgrading their outlook for interest rate cuts

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes, Nvidia Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.11% this morning as market participants awaited minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting as well as an earnings report from artificial intelligence bellwether Nvidia.

Barchart · May 22, 2024

Fed's Waller Sees Progress On Inflation, No Rate Hike Needed

Federal Reserve's Waller comments on inflation progress and cautious stance on rate hike, emphasizing vigilance on economic indicators.

Top News · May 21, 2024

Progress In US Inflation Fight 'Has Likely Resumed': Fed Official

Progress in the US Federal Reserve's fight against inflation "likely resumed" last month, a senior bank official said Tuesday, adding that additional rate hikes were probably unnecessary.

International Business Times · May 21, 2024