The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased slightly to 4.13% ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes, which are expected to shed light on the decision to cut interest rates by a quarter point, amid ongoing debates among policymakers about further easing and inflation risks.
Rivian is set to report Q3 earnings with expectations of a 73% revenue increase to $1.51 billion and a narrower loss per share of $0.74. Despite recent strong delivery numbers, analysts are cautious due to demand uncertainties post-EV tax credit expiration, with some downgrading the stock and others maintaining a neutral outlook. Options traders anticipate a nearly 10% move in the stock post-earnings, and the overall market sentiment is cautious, with a hold consensus and a slight upside potential.
Nike is set to report its Q1 FY26 earnings with expectations of a 61.4% decline in EPS and a 5.2% drop in revenue, amid strategic challenges and intense competition. Analysts have mixed views, with some emphasizing the importance of Nike's turnaround strategies and others cautioning about valuation and recovery risks. Options traders anticipate an 8.41% move in the stock post-earnings, and overall, Wall Street maintains a Moderate Buy rating with an average target price of $82.06, suggesting potential upside.
Strong US economic data and persistent inflation are causing the Federal Reserve to hold off on further interest rate cuts in 2025, contrary to market expectations of multiple cuts, as policymakers remain cautious about inflation staying above target and the overall economic outlook.
Market expectations for multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts into 2026 have been reassessed upward due to stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, leading to a decrease in the likelihood of aggressive easing and a rise in bond yields, while stock markets experienced a three-day decline.
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, mortgage rates increased slightly due to market expectations and the 10-year Treasury yield trending higher, indicating ongoing volatility and uncertainty about future rate movements.
Bond traders are increasingly betting on at least one half-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year, with rising demand for options that hedge against steeper cuts, despite some caution from the Fed and mixed market signals, amid a cooling labor market and sticky inflation.
Recent softening economic data has led markets to anticipate that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, with experts like Jeremy Siegel expecting a 0.25% reduction in September and further cuts in 2025, as the economy shows signs of slowing without collapsing, prompting a shift in monetary policy outlook.
The core PCE inflation rate in July matched expectations at 2.9%, supporting the Fed's potential rate cuts, with markets pricing in an 87% chance of a September rate cut and a continued bullish trend in the stock market despite some volatility.
Wall Street's expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September depend on upcoming economic data, with investors closely watching for signals that could influence the Fed's decision.
Markets are increasingly uncertain about a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve at Jackson Hole, as recent data and the Fed's framework review suggest a possible pause or continuation of current rates, with investors awaiting Powell's speech for clearer guidance.
Investors widely expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September, driven by a cooler inflation report, though some analysts and officials remain cautious due to mixed economic signals like rising core inflation and labor market data. The market is pricing in a high probability of a rate cut, possibly even a double reduction, but experts warn that upcoming economic data, especially jobs figures, will heavily influence the Fed's decision. The tone among policymakers may become more dovish, especially with new appointments and the absence of a September meeting, leaving the door open for further rate cuts later in the year.
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.
Amid political tensions and Trump’s pressure on Fed Chair Powell, the upcoming Fed meeting is seen as pivotal, though no rate change is expected. The meeting occurs against a backdrop of Trump’s attempts to influence Fed independence, with market reactions hinging on Powell’s signals about future rate cuts, especially with upcoming economic data and Powell’s potential future at the Fed.
Despite forecasting a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, Laopu Gold's shares fell to their lowest since May 20, due to market expectation resets and profit-taking, even as the company reports strong revenue growth and expansion efforts, highlighting a complex investor sentiment towards Chinese luxury jewelry amid broader economic concerns.