The Fed is expected to hold rates steady and vow to keep short-term lending markets stable

The Federal Reserve is expected to conclude its December meeting on Wednesday afternoon by signaling it’s in no hurry to do anything to change its neutral stand on interest rates. But Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is likely to promise the central bank will do whatever is necessary to keep liquidity high and overnight lending rates … Read more

US stock futures point to flat open ahead of the Fed rate decision

U.S. stock index futures were little changed Wednesday morning as investors waited to hear the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on monetary policy. Around 7:15 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a marginal gain at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also indicated slight increases to start off the session. — … Read more

The Fed will stay in hibernation until at least summer

Federal Reserve policymakers will go into hibernation for as much as six months, holding interest rates unchanged until at least the summer, according to respondents of the December CNBC Fed Survey. — RECOMMENDED — WARNING!!! GET OUT OF CASH NOW Here’s how to prepare for the biggest stock market event of the decade. Including the … Read more

Dow futures drop 100 points after report says US-China trade deal is unlikely this week

U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday after a report from the South China Morning Post said China and the U.S. are unlikely to reach a trade deal this week. Around 7:10 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 100 points, indicating a drop of 117.60 points at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq … Read more