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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.

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.

Senate Commerce Committee approves Howard Lutnick's nomination for commerce secretary with bipartisan support. Stay updated on the confirmation process.

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

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

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

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

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...

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