Futures

October 12, 7:05 AM

On Wednesday, October 11, the U.S. stock markets closed in the green, marking a four-day winning streak. Investors are keenly awaiting the consumer inflation data for September, a critical factor that could influence the Federal Reserve’s impending decision on whether to increase or decrease interest rates.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Set To Open Higher Ahead Of FOMC Minutes, Producer Price Inflation Data: Why This Analyst Braces For Better Market Performance Through Year-End

October 11, 7:41 AM

U.S. stocks look set to start higher Wednesday, potentially extending the gains into a fourth session amid hopes of a Fed pause.

BIRK

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Asia Rises, Europe Markets Mixed, While Crude Hovers Around $85 Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

October 11, 6:38 AM

On Tuesday, October 10, U.S. stock markets closed higher, driven by declining yields across various maturities, including a drop in the 10-year yield to 4.652%. The majority of the S&P 500 sectors ended positive, with utilities, materials, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples leading the gains. In contrast, energy stocks slightly declined.

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Stocks Futures Signal Cautious Optimism Amid Hopes Of Fed Pause, PepsiCo’s Solid Q3; Focus Shifts To Week’s Inflation Data

October 10, 7:27 AM

Stock futures are modestly higher Tuesday as traders look ahead to the day's Fed speeches and inflation reports due in the upcoming sessions.

PEP

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Asia Mixed, Eurozone In Green, Crude Retreats After Monday’s Surge – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

October 10, 6:44 AM

On Monday, October 9, the U.S. stock markets closed higher despite the uncertainty caused by the Hamas-Israel conflict and a spike in oil prices. The announcement of the conflict incited a surge in oil prices due to supply anxieties. However, lenient comments from Federal Reserve officials helped reverse initial declines in stock indexes.

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Asia Markets Waver, Eurozone Mixed, Crude and Gold Jump Amid Middle East Tensions – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

October 9, 6:34 AM

On Friday, October 6, the U.S. stock markets closed higher, reacting to a surprising increase in job creation last month, sparking renewed discussions on a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year, despite slow wage growth.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb Ahead Of Key Jobs Data: Analyst Says Stepping In Before Earnings ‘Bit Of A Catching A Falling Knife’

October 6, 7:11 AM

The September jobs report is likely to be the front and center as traders wait to make sense of the data's implication for near-term monetary policy.

LEVI

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Asia Markets Mixed, Eurozone Climbs, And Crude Trading Near 5-Week Low – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

October 6, 6:47 AM

On Thursday, October 5, the U.S. stock indexes closed lower, with investors anticipating Friday’s monthly employment data and potential insights into future interest rate directions. S&P 500’s performance was mixed; technology, healthcare, and financials rose, while consumer staples, industrials, and energy sectors declined.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Sag As Traders Go On Data Watch: Analyst Flags Stronger Dollar, Higher Oil Prices As Risks To Corporate Profits