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Stock Index Futures Gain on Strong Earnings and Fed Rate-Cut Bets

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.30% this morning, extending a rebound driven by bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and solid corporate earnings.

Barchart · Aug 5, 2025

I was the US labor secretary. Trump’s latest firing undermines a key agency

The firing of Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, destroys the credibility of essential information

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally On Fed Rate Cut Bets

Stock markets rose Tuesday as investors grow increasingly confident the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, despite concerns about the US economy and Donald Trump's tariffs.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025

Wall Street Rallies Despite Dismal Jobs Data as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Surge

Despite weaker-than-expected job data, Wall Street surged as investors bet on Federal Reserve rate cuts and the resilience of the tech sector to support markets.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4, 2025

Here’s what the doomsayers are getting wrong about the job market, according to a Wall Street veteran

“This implies that the weak gains in payrolls in recent months might have something to do with the supply of labor.”

Fortune · Aug 4, 2025

America’s Top Labor Board Official Just Gave Trump Everything He Needed to Pressure Fed Chair Powell To Lower Interest Rates — Then He Fired Her

President Donald Trump has dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. The move has drawn national attention due to its timing, coming amid both economic uncertainty and ongoing discussions about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.

Barchart · Aug 4, 2025

Stocks Climb on Strength in Magnificent Seven Stocks and Chip Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +1.15%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Aug 4, 2025

Dollar Under Pressure as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today added to last Friday’s losses and is down by -0.43%. The dollar is falling today on negative carryover from last Friday’s weaker-than-expected US payroll and ISM manufacturing reports, which bolstered speculation that the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Also,...

Barchart · Aug 4, 2025

Stocks Rebound On US Rate Cut Bets

Most stock markets bounced on Monday on hopes of US interest rate cuts after weak jobs figures raised concerns about the world's top economy.

International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025

Stocks Supported by Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.90%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.95%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Aug 4, 2025