Oracle, Nike, Fed Interest Rates and More for Investors to Watch This Week
Several major companies turn in earnings this week, and look for the Fed to announce another quarter-percentage-point hike......»»
Wall Street edges lower as FedEx profit warning drags; Fed in focus
U.S. stocks came under pressure on Wednesday after FedEx issued a profit warning, while investors waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates in what has been a rocky week for global markets......»»
The Fed: 3 things to watch as Fed meets on interest rates next week
Here are 3 things to watch at next week’s Fed interest-rate committee meeting......»»
Futures flat as trade moves offer mixed signals
U.S. stock index futures were largely flat on Wednesday as easing trade tensions with China did little to sway investors, who are refraining from making heavy bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates next week......»»
Asian shares guarded as investors count down to Fed
Asian shares got off to a cautious start on Monday as markets count down to a likely cut in U.S. interest rates this week with much riding on whether or not the Federal Reserve signals yet more are in the pipeline......»»
In New Demographic Era, Do Policy Interest Rates Even Matter?
Investors will watch intently as the Fed decides whether to cut interest rates to defend agains.....»»
Wall Street gains on rate cut hopes
The S&P 500 ended higher on Monday, supported by expectations of lower interest rates, while investors awaited quarterly earnings from marquee companies Facebook, Alphabet and Amazon this week. Fred Katayama reports......»»
S&P 500 climbs toward record high, earnings in focus
The S&P 500 climbed toward a record high on Monday, supported by expectations of lower interest rates, while investors awaited quarterly earnings from marquee companies Facebook, Alphabet and Amazon later this week......»»
S&P 500 climbs toward record, marquee reports in focus
The S&P 500 climbed toward a record high on Monday, supported by expectations of lower interest rates, while investors awaited quarterly earnings from marquee companies Facebook, Alphabet and Amazon later this week......»»
Wall Street edges higher ahead of major earnings, central bank meetings
U.S. stocks eked out small gains on Monday as investors were wary of making big bets ahead of key central bank meetings on interest rates and waited for earnings from marquee companies including Facebook and Amazon due later this week......»»
Wall Street mixed ahead of major earnings, key central bank meetings
The S&P 500 index pared early gains to tread water on Monday, as investors awaited key central bank meetings for direction on the path of interest rates and earnings from marquee names including Facebook and Amazon that are set to report this week......»»
Nasdaq ends at a record as bets on a Fed rate cut in July climb; S&P 500 touches 3,000
The Nasdaq on Wednesday scored a record close, its first in about a week, and the broader market finished at or near all-time highs as investors raised their expectations for a decrease in benchmark interest rates at the en.....»»
Powell testimony to be studied for signs of coming rate cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — Every sentence Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks to Congress this week is sure to be parsed by investors who expect — and hope — the Fed will cut interest rates later this month for the first time in a decade. .....»»
Safety first: markets wary of world politics and policy and dash for bunkers
Gold, Switzerland's franc, Japan's yen, top-rated government bonds, and even bitcoin -- investors have dashed for havens and alternative assets this week as anxiety grows about trade wars, U.S.-Iran tensions and negative interest rates......»»
Global stocks mostly flat ahead of G20; dollar slips
Global equity markets traded mostly flat on Monday as investors awaited U.S.-China trade talks this week at the G20 summit, and the dollar fell to three-month lows on bets the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates more than once this year......»»
Stocks climb on trade, rate cut optimism; yuan falters
European shares followed Asian stocks higher on Monday after the United States shelved plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and as investors anticipated lower U.S. interest rates when the Federal Reserve meets next week on the back of poor jobs data......»»
Cannabis Watch: Cannabis stocks rise as banking bill advances, investors await Canopy earnings
Cannabis stocks were mostly higher Friday, rising with the broader market after a weaker-than-expected May jobs report bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates sooner rather than later......»»
Fed"s slipstream leaves stocks beaming, dollar subdued
Global stocks gained for a third straight day on Wednesday, bolstered by investors' growing hopes that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates this year to boost a slowing global economy, while the dollar languished near seven-week lows......»»
Global stocks gain in Fed"s cheery slipstream, dollar subdued
Global stocks gained for a third straight day on Wednesday, bolstered by investors' growing hopes that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates this year to boost a slowing global economy, while the dollar languished near seven-week lows......»»
Wall Street sounds recession-watch alarm bell
Interest rates on U.S. government bonds are falling fast and flashing a warning signal that has historically indicated investors are bracing for the increased likelihood of an economic recession......»»
Fed likely to underscore a message: No rates hikes in 2019
The Federal Reserve this week will likely reinforce a theme that has cheered consumers and investors since the start of the year: No interest rates hikes are likely anytime soon......»»