Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rebound ahead of inflation data
US stock futures staged a comeback on Thursday morning after a Fed-fueled sell-off as Asian stocks rebounded and more earnings were on deck.
US stock futures staged a comeback on Thursday morning after a Fed-fueled sell-off as Asian stocks rebounded and more earnings were on deck.
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Dearbail Jordan
Reporting from the Bank of England
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U.S. stock futures edged higher on Thursday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision alongside a fresh wave of earnings from major technology companies. While the Fed left interest rates unchanged, a divided vote and persistent inflation concerns kept markets cautious. Investors also reacted to sharply different post-earnings performances from Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META),
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A divided Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged last night even as Fed chief Kevin Warsh pledged an unwavering commitment to bring inflation down, a message that left markets confused about just what he was prepared to do.
Warsh, in what has become characteristic fashion, declined during a press conference to offer any clues about what action would be needed to contain inflation that has held above the Fed’s 2% target for over five years,
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after renewed fighting across the Middle East, and a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude stockpiles reinforced concerns over oil supply.
Crude oil futures jumped more than 6%—snapping a three-day losing streak—as renewed fighting across the Middle East and a larger-than-expected drop in U.S.
Dearbail Jordan
Reporting from the Bank of England
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