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European stocks drop as market jitters remain

U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Juneteenth holiday. European markets fell at the start of the new trading week as investors remained jittery over the economic outlook.

S&P 500 futures inch higher as benchmark heads for best week since March

S&P 500 futures inched higher Friday as Wall Street closes out a huge week after investors got the pause in rate hikes from the Federal Reserve they were hoping for and encouraging inflation data. S&P 500 futures rose about 0.2%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 43 points, or 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.3%. 

S&P 500 futures rise as Wall Street counts down to Fed decision

S&P 500 futures traded higher Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and subsequent press conference slated for the afternoon. S&P 500 futures climbed 0.13%. Nasdaq-100 futures rose by 0.1%, while futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 86 points, or about 0.3%. Aside from the Fed’s policy announcement, investors are preparing for Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks to the media, where he may give insight into the state of the economy and the central bank’s path forward.

S&P 500 closes at highest level since April 2022 as traders hope the Fed will skip a rate hike

The S&P 500 jumped to its highest level in 13 months on Monday as traders hoped the Federal Reserve will skip hiking rates when the central bank decides on policy Wednesday.

Stock futures gain as hope builds Fed will pause rate hikes this week

Stock futures rose Monday as traders hope the Federal Reserve will skip hiking rates when the central bank decides on policy Wednesday. S&P 500 futures added 0.2%. The benchmark is up four weeks in a row and has rallied more than 20% off its October low close. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 33 points, or 0.1%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.5%.

Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 notches highest close for 2023

U.S. stock futures were flat Friday after the S&P 500 notched its highest close for 2023, as investors looked ahead to new inflation data set for release next week, along with the Federal Reserve’s latest policy announcement. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 65 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures ticked up 0.07%, while Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.3%.

Stock futures are little changed Thursday as rally pauses

Stock futures were flat on Thursday, as investors awaited the next market catalyst and digested the recent rally in stocks. Futures linked to the S&P 500 ticked higher by 0.05%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.2%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 31 points, or 0.1%.

Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 notches highest close since August

U.S. stock market index futures were flat Wednesday after the S&P 500 notched its highest closing level of 2023. Futures tied to the Dow-Jones rose 12 points, or 0.03%. S&P 500 futures and  Nasdaq 100 futures ticked up 0.08% and 0.05%, respectively.

Monday june 5th

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Friday June 2nd

U.S. stock index futures rose as traders parsed the May jobs report and cheered lawmakers passing a debt ceiling bill that averts a U.S. default. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 189 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.4% and 0.2%, respectively. Nonfarm payrolls grew much more than expected in May, rising 339,000 despite economists polled […]

Thursday June 1st

U.S. stock index futures were little changed Thursday after the U.S. House passed a debt ceiling bill in a crucial step to avoid a U.S. default, with the measure now moving it to the Senate. Futures tied to the broad index were up just 0.1%, while Nasdaq-100 futures slid 0.2%. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 58 points, or […]

Wednesday May 31st

U.S. stock index futures were lower Wednesday as investors kept an eye on the federal debt ceiling debate in Washington ahead of the final trading day of May. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 120 points, or about 0.4%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures were both down 0.5%. The move in futures comes after a muted […]
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