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Stocks Climb Before the Open as Trump Fuels Bets on Faster Fed Rate Cuts, U.S. GDP Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.33%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.41% this morning amid speculation that U.S. interest rate cuts could arrive earlier than expected, following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump may nominate the next Federal Reserve chair early.

Barchart · Jun 26, 2025

Euro heads to 4-year highs: Could it reach 1.20 or higher?

The single currency has rallied 13% this year, buoyed by eurozone fiscal policy shifts, political uncertainty in the US, and changing market dynamics.

Euronews · Jun 26, 2025

Asian shares are mixed as markets take a breather after recent volatility

Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stocks hung near their all-time high as financial markets caught their breath following recent bouts of volatility

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

What's Going On With CrowdStrike Shares Today?

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) shares are trading higher Wednesday. Concerns over potential Iranian cyberattacks may have pushed investor interest toward cybersecurity stocks.

Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025

Tariffs Are Keeping Interest Rates High

The Federal Reserve is unwilling to lower interest rates because "there will be some inflation from tariffs coming," Jerome Powell told a Senate committee.

Reason · Jun 25, 2025

Tech Stocks Notch New Highs As Chipmakers Power The Rally: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

Tech stocks climbed to new highs early Wednesday, with the Nasdaq 100 briefly touching 22,329 points after the opening bell, surpassing its previous peak from February 19.

Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025

The Latest: NATO leaders agree on spending hike, vow to defend each other

NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

The three issues keeping Fed Chair Jerome Powell up at night

The Federal Reserve is currently taking a wait-and-see approach regarding interest rates.

Fortune · Jun 25, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on Powell’s Testimony

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.16% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains, while investors await further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for clues on the rate outlook.

Barchart · Jun 25, 2025

Tom Lee On Why Fed's Holding Back While Europe Eases Aggressively: 'That's The Upside Opportunity Into Year End'

Tom Lee, the head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, highlighted a crucial factor that could explain why the European Central Bank (ECB) has been able to cut interest rates while the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has not.

Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025