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Treasury yields slip below 5% as Fed decision looms, technology leads early trading
finance23 days ago

Treasury yields slip below 5% as Fed decision looms, technology leads early trading

Markets opened mixed as Brent crude hovered around $107 and the 10-year Treasury yield slipped below 5% ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision expected to raise rates by 25 basis points. Tech stocks led the way with Nvidia among early movers, while other sectors fluctuated and oil cooled. Bitcoin hovered near $75,000 amid crypto-legislation headlines, and notable names watched by Yahoo readers included DataMEDS (MEDS), CAVA, and Skyworks (SWKS). Overall, traders started the session cautiously ahead of the Fed meeting.

Treasury yields hover above 5% as Fed decision approaches
markets23 days ago

Treasury yields hover above 5% as Fed decision approaches

Yields on the benchmark 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year Treasuries were little changed around 5.00%, 5.41%, and 5.37% as investors awaited the Fed’s two-day meeting and priced in roughly a 92.5% chance of a 25-basis-point hike; with inflation cooling modestly and oil above $100 a barrel, the long end remains pressured, and analysts warn a hold could surprise stocks and test Fed credibility.

Markets hold steady as Fed decision looms amid AI rout and higher yields
markets25 days ago

Markets hold steady as Fed decision looms amid AI rout and higher yields

Stock futures hover near flat ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve decision as investors weigh higher yields, firmer oil prices and a broad AI-stock sell-off that dragged major indexes lower; Nvidia and Corning fell while Dave & Buster’s posted a surprise quarterly loss. Asia-Pacific markets opened softer, and futures imply a potential 25-basis-point Fed hike to around 3.75%, with some analysts signaling room for movement toward 4.0% if conditions warrant.

business3 months ago

Dow capably rises to intraday highs as tech retreats ahead of Fed decision

Futures were little changed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision as the Dow climbed to intraday highs near 52,000 before finishing near that level, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined. SpaceX extended gains, and headlines about a potential U.S.–Iran deal and a 60‑day ceasefire added volatility. The Fed, under new chair Warsh, is expected to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% and likely skip a new dot-plot. CarMax and Jabil are due to report earnings this week as investors await May retail and pending home sales data. Seven of 11 sectors finished higher, led by financials, with information technology lagging; Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed after a BoJ rate hike.

ECB hikes rates to counter war-fueled inflation as Fed decision looms
business4 months ago

ECB hikes rates to counter war-fueled inflation as Fed decision looms

The European Central Bank raised its key rate to 2.25%—the first major move to combat inflation fueled by higher energy costs amid the Iran war—and signaled a data-dependent path ahead. With euro-area inflation around 3.2% and oil prices climbing, policymakers warned further steps aren’t pre-committed and will depend on how energy prices evolve. Oil traded near $93 a barrel, complicating the inflation fight and growth outlook. The ECB’s decision comes as the Fed, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England prepare to meet next week, with the Fed expected to hold rates for now but potentially hike later if inflation remains elevated.

Stock Futures Dip as Fed Holds Rates and Oil Rises on Tensions
market-news5 months ago

Stock Futures Dip as Fed Holds Rates and Oil Rises on Tensions

U.S. stock futures declined after the Fed kept rates unchanged and oil climbed on Middle East tensions; the Dow and S&P fell while the Nasdaq edged higher, with Meta dropping about 7% after-hours on weak user growth, Microsoft flat, Alphabet up around 7% on strong revenue/cloud performance, and Amazon rising ~3% on cloud growth. Regular trading saw mixed results across indices, and investors await earnings from Lilly, Mastercard, Merck, Caterpillar, Roku, Apple, Rivian, Roblox, and Twilio, along with key economic data on initial jobless claims, Q1 GDP, personal income/spending, and the PCE price index.

markets5 months ago

Tech mega-caps power AI push as oil climbs and Fed holds

U.S. stock futures are mixed as mega-cap tech earnings prime the AI-driven capex cycle, with Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta signaling strong cloud/infrastructure demand and contributing to a roughly $131 billion Magnificent 7 AI-related spend in Q1. Meanwhile, Brent and WTI oil advanced to multi-year highs on Middle East tensions and supply concerns. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.5%–3.75% and Powell said he’ll remain on the board after his chair term ends; ECB and BOE decisions are due soon, with markets eyeing potential June moves in Europe as oil-driven inflation dynamics loom.

Markets Brace for Fed Decision and Major Tech Earnings Week
markets11 months ago

Markets Brace for Fed Decision and Major Tech Earnings Week

The stock market faces a critical week with a Federal Reserve interest rate decision and major tech earnings reports, amid ongoing government shutdown concerns. While a rate cut is expected, market focus is on the Fed's stance on quantitative tightening, which could surprise markets. Earnings from key tech giants will also influence market direction, with political and trade uncertainties adding to volatility. The outcome of these events could determine whether Wall Street's rally continues into year-end.