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S&P Futures Tread Water With U.S. Retail Sales Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors awaited a raft of U.S. economic data, with a particular focus on the retail sales report.

Barchart · Feb 14, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. Retail Sales Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.15% this morning, taking a breather at the end of a turbulent week, while investors await a raft of U.S. economic data, with a particular focus on the retail sales report.

Barchart · Feb 14, 2025

Stocks Rally as Inflation Fears Recede and Tariffs Delayed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +1.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) rose by +0.99%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 13, 2025

Social policy cuts likely from swath of tech initiatives - Roll Call

Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick may cut tech initiative spending such as semiconductor subsidies or broadband expansion.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025

Senate panel advances Lutnick for Commerce secretary - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced Howard Lutnick’s nomination to lead the Commerce Department.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025

Billionaire Lutnick To Sell Business Holdings, Support Tariffs

Howard Lutnick, potential Commerce Secretary, supports Trump's trade policies, plans to divest business interests, and survived 9/11.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Trump's Pick for Commerce Secretary Wants More Industrial Policy for Chipmakers

Howard Lutnick told senators that CHIPS Act subsidies were "an excellent down payment."

Reason · Jan 29, 2025

Crude Prices Sink on Bigger US Inventories and Easing of Tariff Concerns

March WTI crude oil (CLH25 ) Wednesday closed down -1.15 (-1.56%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH25 ) closed down -0.0150 (-0.72%). Crude and gasoline prices Wednesday settled moderately lower, with crude falling to a 2-1/2 week low. Crude was under pressure Wednesday from a stronger dollar, and after the weekly...

Barchart · Jan 29, 2025

Commerce Secretary Nominee Advocates For Across-The-Board Tariffs

Howard Lutnick advocates for across-the-board tariffs to promote fairness and reciprocity in global trade relationships.

Top News · Jan 29, 2025

Trump Commerce Secretary Pick Howard Lutnick Issues Tariff Warning: 'We Need That Disrespect To End'

The Wall Street financier was facing a confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025