S&P 500 Futures Hold Ground After Notching 17th Record Close
Early Wednesday, U.S. stock futures hinted at the potential for another S&P 500 record high, despite a slightly higher-than-expected inflation report being shrugged off by investors. Here’s how the stock-index futures are trading: On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 235.83 points, or 0.61%, to close at 39,005.49, the S&P 500 added 57.33 points, […]
TSMC Shines: S&P 500 Futures Rise Amidst Treasury Yield Decline
Early on Thursday, U.S. stock index futures saw a modest uptick, influenced by a dip in Treasury yields and a relaxation of tensions in Asian markets. Current Trading Status: On the prior day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell by 94 points or 0.25% to 37267. The S&P 500 (SPX) declined by 27 points […]
S&P 500 Futures Brace for a Subdued Kickoff in the New Year Amidst Rising Bond Yields
Early on Tuesday, U.S. stock index futures signaled a cautious start for Wall Street as the new trading year commenced. Following a robust 2023 rally that brought the S&P 500 close to a fresh record, market sentiment appeared tentative. Here’s how stock-index futures were faring: In the previous session, on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial […]
S&P 500 Futures Maintain Strong Position in Last Trading Week of 2023
On Monday, U.S. stock futures flirted with their highest levels of the year, supported by benchmark borrowing costs hovering near their summer lows. Here’s a snapshot of stock-index futures trading: In the previous session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 57 points or 0.15% to 37305, the S&P 500 remained unchanged at 4719, and […]
S&P 500 Futures Surge as Dow Braces for Record Highs on Fed’s Rate-Cut Optimism
U.S. stock index futures experienced early gains on Thursday as investors continued to celebrate an unexpected dovish policy shift by the Federal Reserve. Here’s the latest on stock-index futures trading: Wednesday’s market performance showed the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 1.4% to 37090, the S&P 500 increasing by 1.37% to 4707, and the Nasdaq […]
S&P 500 Futures Maintain Momentum with Impressive Two-Month Highs
Early Thursday, U.S. stock futures remained mostly unaffected, staying close to their peak of the past two months, with traders reflecting on the recent impressive surge. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 164 points, or 0.47%, reaching 34991 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 saw an increase of 7 […]
S&P 500 Futures Show Modest Climb as Markets Await Inflation Insights
In the beginning of Tuesday, the stock futures in the United States were slightly stronger. Traders were cautious and hesitant to make significant investments due to the upcoming October CPI report, as it could influence the Federal Reserve’s next actions. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 55 points, or […]
U.S. Stocks Face a Challenge: Trend-Following Funds Reduce Exposure
As if the challenges facing the U.S. stock market weren’t enough, there’s another one to add to the list: systematic trend-following funds are reducing their exposure, potentially exerting additional downward pressure on the markets in the coming weeks. Goldman analysts estimate that commodity trading advisors (CTAs), a type of trend-following hedge fund active in futures […]
US Futures Ride the Waves of an Oil Rally Pause
On Thursday, Wall Street stocks grappled to gain momentum, facing challenges in shaking off the prevailing market pessimism, despite a pause in the oil rally. Investors eagerly awaited an update on the state of the US economic growth. Futures linked to the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) struggled to make […]
Treasury Yields Soar, U.S. Stock Futures React
The interest rate on the 10-year Treasury note has reached its highest level in 16 years. Early Thursday, futures for U.S. stock indexes experienced a significant decline as the Dow Jones Industrial Average was predicted to drop by 200 points upon opening. This downward trend was driven by increasing Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. […]
