U.S. stock futures declined after a strong rally last week, with investors taking profits amid ongoing economic concerns and upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts. Oil prices rose following OPEC+ plans to maintain output levels, while Bitcoin and other commodities experienced mixed movements. Retail sales hit a record online, but market analysts warn of potential overreactions. The market's recent performance suggests cautious optimism for December, with focus on the Fed's upcoming decision.
Stock futures rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with the Dow up 0.5% and UnitedHealth jumping 3.5% after strong earnings, as investors await the Fed's rate decision and guidance.
On September 19, 2025, the stock market closed at new record highs for the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq, marking a successful week following the Federal Reserve's meeting.
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed amid Wall Street declines as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate cuts, with Japan's exports slightly falling and Hong Kong's tech stocks surging after bond issuance and AI collaborations. U.S. stocks declined slightly ahead of the Fed meeting, which is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since December.
Dow Jones futures are steady ahead of the Fed's policy meeting, with key stocks like Nvidia, Shopify, Tesla, and Uber showing bullish signals. The market rally continues, supported by positive earnings and technical setups, while investors await the Fed's interest rate decision and projections.
Stock futures rose as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with Tesla surging over 7% after Elon Musk bought $1 billion worth of shares, while Nvidia declined following a Chinese antitrust investigation.
Donald Trump has requested an appeals court to allow him to dismiss Lisa Cook before the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, amidst ongoing legal and political developments.
US stock futures are slightly higher as investors await retail earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, indicating cautious optimism in the financial markets.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for a half-point interest rate cut at the upcoming Fed meeting, amid mixed inflation data and market optimism about easing monetary policy, which has driven global stock markets to record highs.
The U.S. economy showed strong Q2 growth at 3%, but underlying data revealed softer activity and slightly higher core inflation, leading to cautious market movements ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Markets are adjusting expectations for rate cuts, with inflation and jobs data influencing Fed decisions, while the S&P 500 futures edged higher and Treasury yields rose amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Dow Jones futures saw slight gains amid a volatile market influenced by upcoming Fed decisions and major earnings reports from Microsoft and Meta, with the stock rally pausing after reaching record highs, as investors await key economic data and policy guidance.
Stock futures rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with the Dow up 0.2% and notable earnings from Boeing, Novo Nordisk, and UnitedHealth impacting the market; Novo Nordisk's shares plummeted 21% after lowering its outlook, while Boeing exceeded estimates. The Fed's decision is expected on Wednesday, with market odds favoring no rate cut at this meeting.
U.S. stock futures rose following the U.S.-EU trade agreement, which avoids a potential trade war and boosts market confidence. The week ahead includes a key Fed meeting, inflation and jobs data, and major earnings reports, with investors watching for signals on interest rate policy and economic health.
Crude oil prices continue to rise in Asian trade, driven by supply concerns and bullish sentiment following an IEA report forecasting a swing into deficit and higher demand growth. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have added a risk premium to crude prices, while geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hamas further contribute to market uncertainty. Traders are also keeping an eye on the upcoming Fed meeting and the start of CERAWeek in Houston.
The minutes of the Federal Reserve's Jan. 30-31 meeting revealed that most policymakers were concerned about the risks of cutting interest rates too soon, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the duration of the current monetary policy stance and the need for "greater confidence" in falling inflation before considering rate cuts. Fed Chair Jerome Powell essentially ruled out a rate cut at the March meeting, and the minutes highlighted the potential risks to the economy associated with maintaining an overly restrictive stance for too long. The Fed also noted upcoming discussions on balance sheet policy at the March meeting and highlighted various risks to the U.S. financial system.
