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Stocks Flat as Traders Await Key Economic Data Ahead of Fed Meeting

  • Stock futures little changed as traders eye inflation data and Fed policy outlook
  • August CPI rose 0.6% monthly and 3.7% annually, matching expectations
  • August PPI and retail sales due Thursday ahead of next week's Fed meeting
  • Financials fell Wednesday despite flat S&P 500, dragged by regional banks
  • After-hours movers Avalo Therapeutics up on asset sale, Semtech down on weak guidance
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Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, were relatively unchanged after hours ahead of Fed Chief Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. The stock market rally attempt on Thursday was disrupted as major indexes reversed lower, with AI stocks such as Nvidia, Marvell Technology, and Adobe also experiencing reversals.
Stock futures remain near flat as August proves to be a challenging month for the market, with the Dow on pace to finish 2.8% lower and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set for losses of 3.4% and 4.5% respectively.
Stocks were relatively unchanged on Tuesday as investors prepared for a wave of economic data, including updates on consumer confidence and job openings, which could impact expectations for future interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
U.S. stock futures are mixed as investors await economic data and assess the possibility of the Federal Reserve ending its interest rate hiking campaign, while Chinese manufacturing contracts, increasing pressure for stronger economic support from Beijing.
Stock futures are mixed as the market aims to maintain momentum in the holiday-shortened week, following an upbeat week for Wall Street with the Dow and Nasdaq registering their best performances since July.
Dow Jones futures were relatively unchanged after hours, following a stock market rally that saw some losses due to rising Treasury yields, but was supported by strong performances from megacaps like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla.
Stock index futures were slightly lower on Wednesday due to concerns about oil prices at a 10-month high, with S&P futures and Dow futures down 0.2% each and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.3%.
Stock futures decline as investors express concerns about the Federal Reserve's potential to maintain a restrictive monetary policy due to rising inflation.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures remained relatively stable, with the major indexes experiencing mixed sessions and the stock market rally suffering further damage, largely due to concerns over China impacting Apple and iPhone chipmakers.
Stock futures slipped on Friday as officials hinted the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged, causing tech stocks, particularly Apple, to fall, although the company's shares stabilized after dragging down the Nasdaq.
Summary: Stock futures are trading higher as investors anticipate the release of U.S. inflation data and consider its impact on monetary policy.
U.S. stock futures remain flat as investors await the release of the consumer price index and monitor tech stocks' performance.
US stock futures were mostly steady as the major indexes aimed to extend gains from Thursday's rally, while positive economic data from China and strong performance from British chipmaker Arm added further support.
Stock futures are showing little change as investors await the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
U.S. stock futures inched up as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's next policy decision and aim to gain insight into the central bank's stance on inflation.
Stock futures traded lower as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but hinted at the possibility of a rate hike later this year.
Stock indices are mixed in today's trading session, with the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey reporting a decline in factory activity and U.S. stock futures trending higher due to concerns over high interest rates, rising bond yields, increasing oil prices, and possible government shutdown, while European indices have turned red and Asia-Pacific markets end mixed.
Stock futures opened little changed on Monday, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experiencing modest gains, but stocks are still on pace to end September lower, amid concerns over higher interest rates and potential government shutdown.
Dow Jones futures are unchanged as investors await key inflation data and the release of Tesla's third-quarter delivery numbers, while homebuilding stocks struggle and Nike reports declining profits.
U.S. stock futures were relatively flat, with slight gains, after a sharp decline in the previous trading session, as traders anticipate economic reports and upcoming earnings releases.
U.S. stock futures remain steady as Wall Street faces a slump in September; Micron shares fall after wider-than-expected loss forecast; Meta Platforms unveils new AI-powered products; Evergrande share trading suspended; Oil prices dip after surge in crude stock.
Stock futures are rising as investors await a new measure of U.S. inflation after the worst month of the year for equities.
Stock futures open little changed after lawmakers in Washington reach a short-term agreement to avoid a government shutdown, while investors remain focused on rising bond yields and upcoming economic reports and earnings season.
Dow Jones futures were relatively unchanged overnight, as the stock market rebounded led by the Nasdaq and Tesla showing positive momentum despite ongoing uncertainty with Treasury yields.
U.S. stock futures remained flat as investors assessed the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict, while concerns over tougher sanctions on Iran and their effect on global oil supply continued to linger.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures were relatively stable overnight, but the stock market rally retreated due to rising Treasury yields and a poorly received Treasury auction.