Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher J. Waller's recent comments at The Brookings Institution have significantly impacted market expectations regarding interest rate cuts.
The U.S. stock market resumed its decline on Tuesday following a one-day closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The major indices were all in the red around midday trading in New York as investors continue to monitor corporate earnings season and prospects for future interest rates.
Shell halts Red Sea shipments due to mounting security concerns amid increasing frequency of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, fueling regional tensions.
Investors are confident about no recession in 2024, preferring tech giants, overweight on US equities, and expect Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings.