Powell says the Fed is ‘strongly committed’ to 2% inflation goal, a sign that rates are likely to hold steady

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that interest rates are unlikely to rise anytime soon, saying Monday that the central bank remains firmly committed to meeting its inflation goals. — RECOMMENDED — WARNING!!! GET OUT OF CASH NOW Here’s how to prepare for the biggest stock market event of the decade. Including the name and … Read more

Dow futures rise 60 points as the stock rally looks to rebound from a one-week pause

U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Monday as Wall Street looked for the market’s rally to record highs to resume amid increasing expectations that China and the U.S. will reach a so-called phase one trade deal. Around 7:15 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 68 points, indicating a gain of 79 points … Read more

Stock futures edge higher, attempting to snap a three-day losing streak

U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Friday morning, following three straight days of market losses. Around 6:40 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a positive open of about 30 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both seen marginally higher. — RECOMMENDED — Become a penny stock millionaire with this BRAND NEW EBOOK from famed trader Jason … Read more

US stocks set to fall amid rising worries around trade

U.S. stock index futures were lower Wednesday as worries over U.S.-China trade relations dampened sentiment around a record-setting rally. Around 7:10 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures indicated a loss of 79 points at the open. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were also pointing to a lower open. The Wall Street … Read more

Dow set to open at new record, led by Boeing

U.S. stock index futures indicated record highs yet again for Wall Street as gains from Boeing helped offset disappointing quarterly numbers from retailers such as Home Depot and Kohl’s. Around 7:30 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 45 points, indicating a gain of more than 46 points at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq … Read more

Dow set to continue record run above 28,000 after report of ‘constructive’ US-China trade talks

U.S. stock index futures pointed to new record highs on Monday after Chinese state media said recent trade talks between China and the U.S. were positive. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 75 points at around 7:05 a.m., indicating a gain of 53 points at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also … Read more

Dow set to rise 100 points to record high after Kudlow signals US-China trade deal getting close

U.S. stock index futures were higher Friday after White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said China and the U.S. were getting close to reaching a trade deal. At around 8:50 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 104 points, indicating a positive open of more than 106 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures … Read more

Stocks set to open little changed as record-setting rally takes a breather

U.S. stock index futures indicated a flat open Thursday as a move to record highs took a pause amid persisting worries around U.S-China trade relations. At 7 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 17 points, pointing to a decline of just 3 points at the open. The 30-stock average closed at an all-time high … Read more