The Fed is wary of a déjà vu from 1985-86 as investors anticipate aggressive interest rate cuts without the looming threat of a recession. Nicholas Colas from DataTrek Research suggests that revisiting history may prompt investors to adjust their expectations. Market optimism is reflected in fed-funds futures traders pricing in...
In early Friday futures trading, there is a positive outlook for stock indices, and whether this optimism holds during Wall Street’s opening depends on labor market data. Equity bulls prefer a U.S. nonfarm payrolls report indicating steady job growth and modest wage inflation, as it is less likely to deter...
On Thursday morning, U.S. stock index futures saw an uptick in anticipation of earnings releases from three major companies: Apple, Amazon.com, and Meta Platforms. Current stock-index futures trading status is as follows: In the previous session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 317 points (0.82%) to 38150, the S&P...
A group of quantitative strategists from J.P. Morgan is drawing parallels between the ongoing stock-market surge, which has propelled the S&P 500 to six consecutive record closing highs in 2024, and the dotcom bubble. Led by Khuram Chaudhry, the analysts highlight the increasing concentration in the U.S. stock market as...
Early on Tuesday, U.S. stock index futures hovered near their record highs in anticipation of an upcoming earnings report from the widely acclaimed Microsoft. Current Stock-Index Futures Trading: On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) recorded a gain of 224 points, or 0.59%, closing at 38333. The S&P 500...
The upcoming week is poised to be a critical juncture for stock-market dynamics, with investors closely monitoring key events such as the Federal Reserve’s monetary-policy meeting, a pivotal December employment report, and a wave of earnings reports from major technology players. These events are expected to provide vital insights into...
