Federal Reserve Officials Unanimous In Decision To Cut Interest Rates Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point, with one official dissenting. Top News · Nov 7, 2024
Inside the Fed’s big rate cut decision, where officials were divided more than usual Prior to September, the Fed had not cut rates since March 2020. Fortune · Oct 11, 2024
Federal Reserve Concerned About Weakening Labor Market Federal Reserve officials address weakening labor market with significant interest rate cut to support job creation and tackle skills gap. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
Fact-checking the Vance-Walz debate - Roll Call Despite a mostly civil debate between Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the two disagreed repeatedly on policy and on the facts. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2024
S&P Futures Steady After Yesterday’s Record, Micron Earnings on Tap December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.02% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index finished with its 41st record close this year, while investors looked ahead to remarks from a Federal Reserve official as well as an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron. Barchart · Sep 25, 2024
S&P Futures Tick Lower as Investors Mull China Rally, Micron Earnings on Tap December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.09% this morning as investors weighed the sustainability of China’s rally and looked ahead to remarks from a Federal Reserve official as well as an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron. Barchart · Sep 25, 2024
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
Federal Reserve Official Breaks Unanimity, Votes Against Majority Decision Fed Governor Bowman dissents from majority decision for a rate cut, breaking a streak of unanimous decisions. Intense discussions during the meeting. Top News · Sep 18, 2024
S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and U.S. Payrolls Revisions, Target Earnings on Tap September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.17% this morning as market participants awaited an annual review of U.S. jobs data as well as the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes for further clues on the path of interest rates. Barchart · Aug 21, 2024
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Retail Earnings September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.10%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.21% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data, quarterly earnings reports from retail heavyweights, and remarks from Federal Reserve officials. Barchart · Aug 12, 2024
Stock Index Futures Muted as Bond Yields Climb, FedEx Soars on Upbeat Results September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.03%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.12% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields marched higher, while FedEx shares surged following better-than-expected quarterly results and profit forecast. Barchart · Jun 26, 2024
Stock Index Futures Muted as Bond Yields Climb, FedEx Climbs on Upbeat Results September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.03%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.12% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields marched higher, while FedEx shares surged following better-than-expected quarterly results and profit forecast. Barchart · Jun 26, 2024
Nasdaq Futures Rise as Tech-Driven Rally Continues, FedEx Climbs on Upbeat Results September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are trending up +0.19% this morning as Nvidia and other chip stocks continued to rise, while FedEx shares surged following better-than-expected quarterly results and profit forecast. Barchart · Jun 26, 2024
Barchart · Jun 26, 2024 Stock Index Futures Rise as FedEx Results Boost Sentiment, Micron Earnings on Tap September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.23%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.38% this morning as investors cheered forecast-beating quarterly results and profit forecast from global economic bellwether FedEx, while also awaiting an earnings report from memory chipmaker Micron Technology.
Barchart · May 20, 2024 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.11% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, comments from Fed officials, and an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart…
Top News · May 17, 2024 Fed's Bowman Open To Raising Rates If Necessary Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman reiterates readiness to adjust interest rates for economic stability, emphasizing commitment to price stability an...
Barchart · May 13, 2024 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Retail Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.26% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data, quarterly earnings reports from retail heavyweights, and a parade of Fed speakers.
International Business Times · May 10, 2024 Senior US Fed Official Expects No Rate Cuts This Year A senior official at the US central bank said Friday that she doesn't expect any interest rate cuts this year following a recent uptick in inflation.
Barchart · May 10, 2024 Stocks See Support from Higher Chip Stocks and Earnings Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.55%. US stock indexes today are mildly higher on higher chip stocks and carry-over support...
Barchart · May 6, 2024 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await More Corporate Earnings and Fed Speak June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.24%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.18% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports and remarks from a host of Federal Reserve officials.
Top News · May 4, 2024 Fed's Bowman Supports Current Policy Stance Amid Inflation Risks Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman supports current policy stance, acknowledges inflation risks, and emphasizes importance of accommodative monetary ...
Top News · May 1, 2024 Federal Reserve Officials Discuss Rate Hike Possibilities Federal Reserve officials have differing views on potential rate hikes and rate cuts based on economic conditions.
Barchart · Apr 18, 2024 Stocks Rise Before the Open With Earnings in Focus, U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.27% this morning as investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data, comments from Federal Reserve officials, as well as corporate earnings reports, with the spotlight on results from streaming giant…
Barchart · Apr 8, 2024 Stocks Muted as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings This morning stock indexes are slightly higher as market participants looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data and the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting while also bracing for the start of earnings season.