March 10, 2025
Financial Assets

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures bounce back from poor week with Nvidia earnings in sight

US stock futures ticked upward Sunday night after a week that saw the major indexes slump, with the Dow logging its worst weekly performance since October, sparking fears of a pullback in response to record-high levels. Nasdaq (NQ=F) futures bounced back about 0.4%. S&P 500 (ES=F) futures made a similar upward move of 0.4%, and

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Financial Assets

S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq futures lose ground with Fed in focus

US future markets slumped after the S&P 500 (^GSPC) reached a record high for the second day in a row, and investors digested the latest sign the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates anytime soon. Futures attached to the S&P 500 (ES=F), Nasdaq (NQ=F), and Dow Jones (YM=F) drifted 0.1% down. CME – Delayed

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Financial Assets

S&P 500 pops to another record while Dow, Nasdaq rise with tariffs, Fed minutes in focus

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its meeting in January. The minutes from that meeting, released on Wednesday, revealed most Fed officials supported holding policy at restrictive levels. “Many participants noted that the Committee could hold the policy rate at a restrictive level if the economy remained strong and inflation remained elevated, while

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Financial Assets

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq futures drift higher after benchmark sets fresh record

US stock futures drifted up after the S&P 500 reached a fresh record in a dramatic rally just 10 minutes before market close. Futures attached to the S&P 500 (ES=F) and Dow Jones (YM=F) inched up .01%, while Nasdaq (NQ=F) futures moved up 0.2%. CBOT – Delayed Quote • USD As of 21:42:31 GMT-5. Market

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Financial Assets

S&P 500 notches record close with late-session leap

Investors continue to be bullish on stocks. According to Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey released on Tuesday, cash levels have fallen to 15-year lows as traders double down on equities. “Long Magnificent 7” remains the most crowded trade, according to 56% of respondents, followed by the US dollar and crypto. But Big Tech

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Financial Assets

Dow, Nasdaq fall with Fed’s rate path in focus

Investors continue to be bullish on stocks. According to Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey released on Tuesday, cash levels have fallen to 15-year lows as traders double down on equities. “Long Magnificent 7” remains the most crowded trade, according to 56% of respondents, followed by the US dollar and crypto. But Big Tech

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Financial Assets

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures push higher to start holiday-shortened trading week

US stock futures edged higher on Tuesday to begin a holiday-shortened week of trading highlighted by Federal Reserve minutes, as President Donald Trump’s policy overhaul continued to loom over markets. Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) popped roughly 0.4% on the heels of Friday’s record close for the tech-heavy index. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) put on 0.3%,

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Financial Assets

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb with PPI inflation looming after hot CPI

US stock futures drifted higher despite January’s hot inflation report, which dashed Wall Street’s hopes of an interest rate cut anytime soon. Dow Jones futures (YM=F) drifted 0.1%, whereas Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) rose 0.2%, and futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) fluttered 0.2%. January’s inflation report showed consumer prices rose more than forecast

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Financial Assets

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq recover as traders assess tariff developments, new jobs data

US stocks closed higher on Tuesday, led by Big Tech, as investors assessed China’s instant retaliation to US President Donald Trump’s additional tariffs and the potential risks of a trade war. Traders also took in fresh jobs data, with job openings declining more than expected in December. Investors are continuing to watch any signs of

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Tangible Assets

Gold Reaches New Record Highs as Trump Reiterates Threat of Tariffs

Gold is on track for its best monthly performance since March last year as sentiment remains strong and participants consider the possible influence of American politics. Both it and the dollar remained strong this week as the Federal Reserve (‘the Fed’) held rates and the European Central Bank (‘the ECB’) cut as expected. This article

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