Dow futures rise on expectations for the Fed to lower rates this month

U.S. stock index futures rose slightly on Wednesday as investors bet on a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this month after the release of weaker-than-expected economic data. Around 8:20 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures indicated a gain of more than 60 points at the open. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also … Read more

Dow futures are slightly lower amid US-China trade uncertainty

U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower Tuesday morning, amid uncertainties over the prospect of a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies. Around 7 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a negative open of more than 45 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were lower as well. — RECOMMENDED — TEEKA TIWARI REVEALS… … Read more

The trade war hasn’t stopped investors from buying Chinese shares, says UBS

Overseas investors have continued to buy Chinese shares even though tensions between the U.S. and China have at times threatened market sentiment, according to the president of UBS Securities. Stocks in Shanghai and Shenzhen rose on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed at the G-20 summit in Japan to … Read more

Dow futures surge more than 280 points after Trump and Xi agree not to impose more tariffs

U.S. stock futures surged on Monday morning after the U.S. and China agreed to hold off on slapping additional tariffs on their products in an effort to resume trade talks. As of 6:20 a.m. ET Monday, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures indicated a gain of more than 280 points at Monday’s open. S&P 500 and … Read more