Equity Markets Higher as Investors Eye Macro Data After Powell's Friday Speech

U.S. equity markets rallied as tech stocks gained and Netflix shares rose on strong subscriber growth, while Foot Locker and oil stocks struggled; U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar fell, while cryptocurrency prices rebounded.

Wall Street is expected to open higher as investors await a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with weaker-than-expected economic reports potentially being more welcome in financial markets.

Stocks opened higher as investors awaited a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, with expectations of a more nuanced stance on rate hikes.

Stocks turn volatile as Jerome Powell hints at more rate hikes, consumer inflation expectations rise, and consumer sentiment and expectations decrease; investors await Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.

Bank of America believes that the stock market will continue to rise as investors' bullish sentiment contradicts their conservative portfolio positioning, suggesting there is still upside potential until hedge funds increase their exposure to cyclical and high-beta stocks and economic conditions deteriorate considerably.

Equity markets historically rally after the Jackson Hole symposium, with a success rate of over 80%, despite the recent concerns about rising yields and inflation, indicating that stocks may rise despite higher rates.

Stocks rise as Wall Street achieves its first winning week since July after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell states that the Fed will proceed cautiously with interest rates.

Stocks rise at the beginning of the week after last week's selling, with markets relieved by the 10-year yield remaining at around 4.3%, while anticipating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech on Friday for insight on short-term interest rates and inflation control.

Asian markets rose on Monday after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell indicated a cautious approach to interest rate hikes, and Chinese shares surged following a cut in the duty on trades by the government.

Stocks rise as markets shift focus from the Federal Reserve to corporate and economic reports, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both experiencing gains, while investors await upcoming economic data and inflation updates.

US equity markets were relatively stagnant last week, with major indexes trading up and down around their 200-day moving averages, indicating a lack of direction and potential resistance, while Treasury markets appeared to stabilize despite an inverted yield curve, suggesting a potential recession on the horizon. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish speech on Friday emphasized the need for caution and the possibility of higher interest rates, while Nvidia's strong earnings highlighted the company's dominance in the artificial intelligence sector.

Wall Street rises as investors await key inflation and jobs data, with gains in 3M and Goldman Sachs.

Asia-Pacific markets are expected to rise, following Wall Street's positive performance, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading gains, and airline stocks outperforming.

China stocks rise as investors welcome Beijing's efforts to support the market, while bonds rally and the dollar dips on possibly softening U.S. data.

Equity markets are higher as investors consider macro data, with Wall Street experiencing a rally fueled by optimism about interest rates and job openings.

Investors hold onto their risk-on hats as US job openings data drops, increasing the likelihood of a Fed pause on rates, and Asian equity markets rise in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's monetary tightening coming to an end.

Equities rose on Monday as market participants speculated that the Federal Reserve may be nearing the end of its interest rate hike cycle, following a positive US jobs report and signs of a softening labor market. Additionally, investors were hopeful that China would implement measures to stimulate its economy and property sector.

U.S. stock investors are closely watching next week's inflation data, which may determine the future of the equity rally, as signs of a soft landing for the U.S. economy have contributed to the S&P 500's gains, but too high inflation could lead to fears of higher interest rates and stock sell-offs.

The stock market is expected to reach new highs by the end of the year, as a leading bond market indicator signals a bullish trend, according to Bank of America.

Wall Street stocks rose on Thursday as investors analyzed strong retail sales and wholesale price inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.

Investors should focus on the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate hikes and the market's biggest themes during the coming week, according to CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Investors are eagerly awaiting Jerome Powell's statement and Q&A session after the Federal Reserve's policy meeting as they seek clarity on the central bank's thinking and the timing of potential interest rate cuts.

Intel's stock is rising as an analyst suggests investors should pay attention to the company's efforts in artificial intelligence.