Markets and Economy
Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hints at Improved Economy
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. While the market still expects two rate cuts late this year, the Fed is likely to tread cautiously given the economic backdrop.
Fed Decision, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla Ahead
After a relatively quiet start to the calendar today, things get crowded starting with the Fed's 2 p.m. rate decision and then three mega-cap earnings reports after the close.
Earnings Triple-Play, Fed Ahead as Rally Resumes
Chip shares led early and the S&P 500 is knocking on the door of 7,000. However, the dollar keeps sinking, oil rose, and investors await today's Fed meeting and mega-cap results.
Looking to the Futures
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Rates are expected to be unchanged based on the CME FedWatch tool. The focus will be on the press conference as investors listen for guidance on future policy decisions and commentary on how current events may impact future interest rate decisions.
Earnings Schedule Heats Up as Fed Meeting Starts
A Fed meeting starts today with little chance seen of a rate move. Meanwhile, 90 S&P 500 companies line up to report this week including Boeing and General Motors this morning.
Earnings Parade Continues as Fed Gathers
After a wild week of geopolitical volatility, investors track mega-cap earnings and a Fed meeting in days ahead, with no rate move seen. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.
Intel Results Mulled as Earnings Season Speeds Up
Intel initially dropped after better-than-expected results but disappointing guidance. Investors prepare for several Magnificent Seven earnings and a Fed meeting next week.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.
A Week of Whiplash: What’s Behind the Market’s Mood Swings?
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.
Q4 Tech Earnings Preview: Leaders, Laggards Shift
Results from tech titans including Microsoft and Apple are on tap soon. Focus remains on cloud growth and spending after some stocks were punished for raising Cap-Ex last quarter.