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Fed Sticks to Rate Cut Agenda, Sending Stocks Higher

The Federal Reserve held its March meeting on Wednesday, keeping its interest rates unchanged. Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced later in the day that while officials would like to see more evidence of falling prices before taking action, they maintain their agenda for introducing...

U.S. Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Stock futures rose on Monday as investors gear up for the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision due later in the week. Futures on the S&P 500 rose by 0.3%, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7%. Contracts listed on the Dow...

Stocks Rise Following Relief Over Inflation Data

U.S. futures and European equities rose on Friday after the latest US PCE report largely met expectations, thereby doing little to rock the boat in terms of markets' fears of an inflation resurgence and the pace at which the Federal Reserve introduces its interest...

U.S. Futures Decline Ahead of Inflation Report

Futures on the New York Stock Exchange declined on Wednesday ahead of a crucial inflation report that is expected to provide insight into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, and in particular, the timing of its interest rate cuts. Contracts listed on the Dow Jones Industrial...

Stock Futures Rise Following CPI Inflation Data

U.S. equity futures rose on Wednesday after inflation data from the previous day came in hotter than expected. January's Consumer Price Index rose 3.1% on an annual basis, with a 0.3% increase from the previous month. This has lowered investors' expectations for an interest...

Futures Hold Steady Following S&P 500’s Record Close

U.S. equity futures remained stable on Monday, thereby sustaining gains after the S&P 500 closed at an all-time high last week, exceeding 5,000 for the first time. Futures across the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index remained relatively...