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Asian equities rose modestly as persistent AI concerns weighed on sentiment, with the Nikkei up about 0.9% and others higher as Lunar New Year holidays limited some trading; U.S. stocks posted small gains, and Brent/WTI oil prices eased after Iran-U.S. talks signaled progress on nuclear negotiations, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's January minutes for rate guidance.
US stock index futures fell in holiday-thinned trading as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s January minutes and a slate of key data later this week, with Nasdaq-100 futures down about 0.8%, S&P 500 futures off 0.5% and Dow Jones futures down 0.3%. Traders will scan the Fed minutes, Fed speakers, industrial production, durable goods, December trade data, and Friday’s PCE inflation report for clues on the path of rates, following mild inflation data last week that tempered gains and kept tech volatility in focus. Trading volumes were light due to the market holiday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is currently stagnant as investors await the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, which could influence future monetary policy and market direction.
The US dollar remained steady after the Fed's December meeting minutes, which indicated a cautious approach to rate cuts, contributing to the dollar's year-end decline of nearly 10%. The dollar index slightly rose, while the euro and yen experienced minor changes. Meanwhile, China's yuan broke a 2.5-year high against the dollar, defying central bank guidance amid year-end dollar sales by exporters.
Stock futures are mixed ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, with Palantir extending a losing streak and major stocks like Amazon, Apple, and Walmart declining. Target's shares plunged despite strong earnings, and investors await Fed insights on interest rate policies, with market expectations for rate cuts adjusting based on recent economic data.
US stock futures remained steady after a volatile day influenced by retail earnings, with Target's earnings report highlighting ongoing consumer and tariff pressures. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve minutes and Powell's Jackson Hole speech for clues on interest rate policy amid mixed economic signals. Tech stocks experienced a selloff due to concerns over AI's profitability, while other sectors like housing and luxury retail showed varied performance.
US stock futures remain steady after a volatile day influenced by Target's earnings and tech stock declines, with investors awaiting Federal Reserve minutes and Powell's Jackson Hole speech to gauge future interest rate moves amid mixed economic signals and sector rotations.
Stock futures remain stable as investors await key retail earnings reports and the release of the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes, with market sentiment influenced by recent mixed stock performance and expectations of potential interest rate cuts in September.
Stock futures rose ahead of the Fed's policy meeting minutes, with Microsoft climbing after an analyst upgrade and Merck announcing a $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, amid ongoing market movements and geopolitical tariff developments.
Market expectations for a June rate cut by the Federal Reserve plummeted after hotter-than-expected inflation data and hawkish-leaning minutes from the central bank’s March meeting, with traders now pricing in only a 17.5% chance for a rate cut and an 81.8% probability for a hold. The hot CPI data furthered fears of sticky inflation, fueled by rising commodity prices and robust consumer spending, while Fed minutes revealed officials considering higher-for-longer interest rates and even floated the possibility of more rate hikes, citing relative strength in the U.S. economy.
The stock market concluded a week of losses on a positive note, with investors turning their attention to upcoming releases of CPI inflation data and Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Market participants are closely monitoring these indicators for insights into the state of the economy and potential future monetary policy actions amidst concerns about inflation and market volatility.
The stock market is facing challenges following the release of high inflation data, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve's minutes after the Presidents Day holiday.
Nvidia's earnings report and the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes are anticipated next week, prompting Wall Street to evaluate the potential impact on the outlook for interest rates.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as the latest Fed minutes revealed concerns about inflation and potential future rate hikes. Amazon.com stock slid as founder Jeff Bezos sold millions of shares. Nvidia reported earnings that beat expectations but the stock still fell. In other news, Braze, Moody's, Golub Capital, and Gen Digital are all testing breakout levels.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq 100 futures were little changed ahead of Tuesday's open as investors await the release of the Fed minutes and Nvidia earnings. The Fed minutes are expected to provide insight into the Federal Reserve's thinking on future interest rates. Meanwhile, several stocks, including Keysight Technologies and Zoom Video Communications, experienced significant movements in extended trade. The stock market will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving and will have a half-day of trading on Friday.