Wall Street stocks close higher after Fed holds rates
U.S. stock indexes finished higher after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as expected; attention turned to corporate earnings.
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U.S. Stocks Close Higher as Fed Holds Rates
The Dow rose 0.19%, the S&P 500 gained 0.28% and the Nasdaq advanced 0.27%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady and raised its assessment of the economy.
Wall Street Rises as Fed Holds Rates Steady
US stocks indices closed higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.3%, the Nasdaq gaining 0.2% and the Dow inching above the flatline, as investors digested the latest FOMC decision and comments from Fed Chair Warsh. As expected, the Fed left interest rates unchanged, although two policymakers dissented in favor o
Wall Street Closes Higher as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stocks finished higher after the Federal Reserve left its policy rate unchanged.
Wall Street Closes Mostly Higher as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stocks closed mostly higher after the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. The headline says the next likely increase is deferred until December.
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await September CPI Report
U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday ahead of the September CPI release. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were higher after Tuesday’s lower close.
Wells Fargo CEO Says Consumer Credit Has Yet to Weaken
CEO Charlie Scharf said higher prices and financing costs are weighing on consumers, but Wells Fargo does not yet see signs of weakening consumer credit. The bank reported third-quarter earnings of $1.87 per share and revenue of $21.87 billion.
Goldman Sachs quarterly profit rises on equities strength
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UPDATE 1 — Oil rallies, sending dollar higher on expectations of higher US rates
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq 100 Rebounds From OpenAI Scare, T-Mobile Tumbles 12%
U.S. stocks edged higher by midday Friday, with the Nasdaq rebounding from Thursday’s setback sparked by concerns over OpenAI’s weaker-than-expected revenue, while the wireless carriers were hammered by a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX ) spectrum deal. SpaceX said Thursday it acquired a nationwide 8
Dollar Seen Trading Around 4.08-4.10 Ringgit Next Week
Kenanga economists expect the dollar to trade between 4.08 and 4.10 ringgit next week, with risks tilted toward further ringgit weakness. They said U.S. inflation data, Fed rate expectations, Malaysia’s Budget 2027 and geopolitical risks may influence the pair.
Asian currencies mostly consolidate ahead of U.S. data
Most Asian currencies were little changed against the dollar as investors waited for U.S. data, including the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment reading. Traders were also watching Treasury yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the policy outlook.
JGB yields fall across curve after Treasury decline
Japanese government bond yields fell across the curve after overnight declines in U.S. Treasury yields. The 10-year JGB yield was down 4.5 basis points at 3.035%, while the 2-year and 30-year yields were lower as well.
French bonds underperform as spread widens
French government bonds are being sold off relative to German Bunds. Traders cited France’s debt load, budget deficit, bond supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
HSBC, Standard Chartered seen solid into results
J.P. Morgan says HSBC and Standard Chartered have continuing momentum heading into third-quarter results, supported by higher rates and growth in Asia. The bank raised HSBC's 2027 EPS estimate by 1% and kept a preference for Standard Chartered.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Decline as Pentagon Prepares for Potential Military Strikes on Iran — APLD, LEVI, MU in Focus
U.S. stocks look set to open in the red on Thursday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices falling, following Wednesday’s lower close. Oil prices surged, with Brent futures hovering around $104 per barrel as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified following reports that the Pentago
Bitcoin falls 2.3% as Treasury yields rise
Bitcoin traded near $83,559, down 2.3% on the day, as markets reacted to rising Treasury yields and a hawkish shift in the Fed backdrop.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Gain as Investors Await September's Jobs Report Data — NKE, SYNA, CTVA in Focus
U.S. stocks look set to open in the green on Friday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rising, following Thursday’s higher close. Ahead of Friday’s opening bell, investors are focused on the upcoming September jobs report, with nonfarm payrolls projected to rise by 90,000 and the unemploymen
Cathie Wood Says Real Yields, Not Inflation, Are Driving Rates — Bill Ackman Thinks The Fed May Have Made A ‘Mistake’
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Tuesday that rising interest rates appear to be driven more by real yields than inflation, as she weighed in on Bill Ackman ‘s hypothesis that the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes could backfire in an artificial-intelligence-driven economy. Real Yields, Not Inflation “Interest rates seem to
Forget About VIX: This Bond Volatility Gauge Is What Traders Are Watching Now
Look at the stock market this week and everything seems quiet. The S&P 500 is close to its highs, and Wall Street's favorite fear gauge, the VIX, is sitting near 16, a level that usually means investors are relaxed. The bond market is telling a very different story. A widely-followed bond volatility indicator is flashi
REG — India CapitalGrwthFd — Interim Results for six months ended 30 June 2026
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: RNS Number: 0602W India Capital Growth Fund Limited 24 September 2026 INDIA CAPITAL GROWTH FUND LIMITED Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 24 September 2026, London - India Capital Growth Fund ("ICGF" or "the Company"), the
MNI US OPEN - Trump Hails "Very Good" Talks With Iran's Envoys
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS IRAN TALKS EVEN AS TEHRAN SETS 'FIRM POSITIONS': #0244e48b-2945-4b3b-8085-728a924ddf38 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH: WSJ: #cddd3044-ae77-4efa-9233-fb28b1e6f368 * NAGEL SAYS 'VIGILANT' ECB MAY NEED MILDLY RESTRICTIVE RATES: #13be4029-5b8c-40
MNI EUROPEAN MARKETS ANALYSIS: USD Supported Despite Lower Oil
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Pullback Continues
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS 'VERY GOOD' IRAN TALKS FOLLOWING ANNIHILATION THREAT - BBG: #cdbad0a1-5c8d-4cdb-9819-370162b99299 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH - WSJ: #a4c79a68-e487-466b-a806-4885fa3200e0 * LASTING SHOCKS, FIRMING DEMAND REQUIRE FED ACTION - BARKIN - MNI
Asian stocks rise as tech rally, AI optimism, lower oil prices lift sentiment
Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, led by technology stocks, as lower oil prices boosted sentiment and investors anticipated positive outcomes from US-Iran talks. The dollar held firm against the yen on expectations of further interest rate hikes.
Fed raises benchmark rate for first time since July 2023
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark interest rate to a 3.75% to 4% range in a unanimous vote on Wednesday, marking the first hike since July 2023. The move implies higher borrowing costs while boosting yields on cash and short-term fixed-income holdings.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise Despite 25 Bps Fed Rate Hike— SNAP, LEN, GNRC in Focus
U.S. stock futures advanced on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Wednesday’s lower close. In a unanimous vote, all 12 Federal Open Market Committee members approved a 25-basis-point increase in the federal funds rate, bringing the target range to 3.75%—4.00%. Amid the Middle Eas
S&P 500 Holds Near Record Despite Rate, Oil Headwinds
The S&P 500, tracked by SPY, remains 1.8% below its record close even as markets brace for a Fed hike, a 10-year yield near 5% and crude above $100. The piece says strong earnings growth is helping offset tighter financial conditions.
CPI Inflation Came Hot: Watch These Stocks If Kevin Warsh Hikes Next Week
Friday’s hotter-than-expected core inflation report has put a Federal Reserve rate hike firmly in play, leaving investors with a more useful question: which stocks could benefit if Chair Kevin Warsh delivers next week? And which might suffer? Polymarket traders put an 81% chance on a 25-basis-point hike, with about $12
Small-cap ETF underperforms as rotation fades
The article says the iShares Russell 2000 ETF has fallen more than twice as much as SPY over the past month as market breadth narrows again. It also points to higher energy prices, tighter financial conditions and renewed semiconductors-and-energy leadership.