February 18, 2025
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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Financial Assets

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq move higher with Apple earnings in the wings

US stocks gained steam on Thursday afternoon as investors digested megacap tech earnings and waited for Apple (AAPL) results for more clues on prospects for Big Tech. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose nearly 0.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) was up nearly 0.3%. Right ahead of

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Financial Assets

Is US stock market open on Donald Trump’s inauguration day today?

The stock markets in the United States are closed on Monday, January 20, on account of Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the US government is closed and people across the nation take part in a day of service. The US government shuts down on the third

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Financial Assets

Regulatory win whets British bank’s appetite for U.S. loans

London-based OakNorth has built a $600 million U.S. loan portfolio in a year without any marketing assistance, CEO Rishi Khosla said. OakNorth London-based digital business bank OakNorth announced Tuesday it has received permission from the Federal Reserve and New York Department of Financial Services to open a representative office. The grant allows the nine-year-old OakNorth

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Financial Assets

Stocks, bonds may rally on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s rate cut cue | News on Markets

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 25 2024 | 10:20 PM IST The equity market and government bonds are expected to open on a positive note on Monday, following a decline in US Treasury yields after Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell signalled that it’s time to cut interest rates. Dealers also

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Gold Investing

Could a Black Swan Event Crash Bitcoin? Why Gold Might Be the Safer Bet

In his recent interview with David Lin, Rick Rule, a seasoned investment strategist and commodities investor, shared his deep concerns about the Federal Reserve’s ability to manage the delicate balance between supporting economic growth and controlling inflation. He noted that while recent inflation readings have shown some moderation, he remains deeply concerned about the broader

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Financial Assets

Nasdaq leads stocks higher as Powell waits in the wings

Stocks climbed on Friday in the run-up to a pivotal speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that is likely to shape expectations on policy, the economy, and the future path of interest rates. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) added 0.5%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led

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