The majority of economists polled by Reuters predict that the U.S. Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates again, and they expect the central bank to wait until at least the end of March before cutting them, as the probability of a recession within a year falls to its lowest level since September 2022.
The Dow and S&P 500 ended slightly lower due to concerns about the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for longer, while the Nasdaq finished barely in the green; the financial sector fell 0.9%, dragged down by an S&P downgrade of credit ratings of regional U.S. lenders, and investors are awaiting clarity on the rate outlook from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
US stocks recover from early losses but end the week with sharp drops as the August slump continues, while investors consider the possibility of higher interest rates and concerns over China's economic troubles.
Wall Street ended a challenging August on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones down 0.5%, the S&P 500 losing 0.16%, and the Nasdaq gaining 0.11%, resulting in the worst monthly performance since earlier this year; however, signs of a soft landing for the US economy and lower jobless claims have sparked hopes that the Fed may ease off on interest rate hikes at its upcoming meeting.
Wall Street closed August with declines, marking the worst month for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite since earlier this year, while weak economic data and a cooling labor market have raised hopes that the Fed will maintain interest rates and provide growth opportunities for growth stocks like NVIDIA, Caterpillar, Amazon, Splunk, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Stocks on Wall Street are expected to decline as concerns about inflation raise doubts about the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates, while worries about crumbling demand and falling German industrial orders add to the uncertainty.
US stocks dropped on Wednesday as fears of more Federal Reserve rate hikes circulated, with Big Tech names like Apple and Nvidia dragging major indexes lower. Boston Fed President Susan Collins warned that further policy tightening could be warranted, while the Fed's Beige Book indicated softer activity growth and a cooling labor market in July and August.
US stocks are experiencing their worst performance in September since 1928, but there are signs that the market could avoid a steep downturn this year, with indicators suggesting more stability and positive gains for the rest of the year, according to Mark Hackett, chief of research at US investment firm Nationwide. However, challenges such as elevated oil prices and inflation could put strain on the stock market and the US economy.
The US economy is facing a looming recession, with weakness in certain sectors, but investors should not expect a significant number of interest-rate cuts next year, according to Liz Ann Sonders, the chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab. She points out that leading indicators have severely deteriorated, indicating trouble ahead, and predicts a full-blown recession as the most likely outcome. Despite this, the stock market has been defying rate increases and performing well.
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate and may not cut it until the second quarter of 2024 or later, according to economists in a Reuters poll.
The stock market is currently stagnant and the key question is when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates, as the market struggles when the Fed tightens monetary policy.
Summary: U.S. stocks slumped amid mixed sentiment about the economy, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising for the week, while Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell, and China's venture capital investment dropped by 31.4% compared to 2022 due to its sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions discouraging foreign investors.
Stocks mostly lower as investors await Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and assess new economic data showing easing core inflation and a cooling labor market, with expectations high for the Fed to hold rates steady.
U.S. stocks were lower on Tuesday as oil prices and bond yields rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with investors watching for guidance on future rate hikes and inflation threats.
U.S. stocks edge lower as investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, with uncertainty surrounding the potential for future rate hikes causing volatility in the market.
U.S. stocks fell and Treasury yields surged ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while Instacart shares surged 12% on their first day of trading on the Nasdaq.
Stocks closed lower on Tuesday due to uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's future policy plans, as rising oil prices and concerns about inflation and interest rates weighed on investor sentiment. The Fed's decision on interest rates is expected to remain unchanged, but there is uncertainty about their next steps.
U.S. stocks are expected to open lower and the dollar is soaring after the Federal Reserve indicated that interest rates will remain higher for a longer period, while the Bank of England faces a tough rate decision and the Swiss National Bank has paused its rate-hiking cycle.
Markets on Wall Street are expected to open with losses after the Federal Reserve suggests it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as previously thought, leading to a decline in futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average; uncertainty surrounding inflationary indicators and high rates is a major concern for traders moving forward.
Stocks tumbled after the Federal Reserve announced that interest rates will remain higher for longer; however, some analysts believe that the market's reaction was overblown and that higher rates and economic growth could actually lead to higher stock valuations.
Stocks may not be as negatively impacted by higher interest rates as some fear, as the Federal Reserve's forecast of sustained economic growth justifies the higher rates and could lead to increased stock valuations.
Stocks are falling sharply as the fantasy of rate cuts turns into the nightmare of higher rates and inflation, potentially leading to a significant decline in the S&P 500 and the end of the summer rally.
Wall Street stocks struggled to make gains as the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and the looming threat of a US government shutdown continued to create pressure, while oil prices rallied, raising concerns about inflation and the Fed's ability to cut rates.
The recent decline in the US equity market is validating concerns about its lopsided nature, with a small number of top-performing stocks leading the market lower and the remaining companies struggling to make gains, potentially exacerbating losses in a rising Treasury yield environment.
Stocks fell on Tuesday as Wall Street grappled with the possibility of the Federal Reserve maintaining higher interest rates, while consumer confidence declined for the second consecutive month, reaching its lowest levels since May.
Stocks retreated in September as Wall Street reacted to new data on inflation and fears of higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve, with major indexes seeing drops of 3-5% for the month and quarter; meanwhile, bonds saw some relief from rate jitters and the looming US government shutdown added further uncertainty to the market.
U.S. stocks mostly fell as investors considered the latest inflation data from the Federal Reserve, marking the end of a turbulent month for the market.
Stock markets are experiencing their worst month of the year, as the Federal Reserve confirms its commitment to keeping interest rates higher for a longer period, leading to concerns about the Fed's hawkish stance continuing to weigh on stocks.
U.S. stocks and bonds are falling due to another surge in Treasury yields, leading to anxiety among investors who fear that the Fed will hold interest rates higher for longer if the labor market remains strong.
U.S. equity markets declined for a fourth-straight week while benchmark interest continued an unabating resurgence to fresh multi-decade highs as a looming government shutdown added complications to existing "higher-for-longer" concerns.
The Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes have resulted in a decline in the profitability of S&P 500 companies, with the return on equity ratio falling this year, and the trend could worsen if interest rates remain high.
The chaos in Washington and uncertainty surrounding a possible government shutdown could make it less likely for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again this year, as the economy and inflation appear to be cooling off.
The Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates again this year due to an already uncertain political climate in Washington, as well as a cooling economy, slowing inflation, and potential negative impacts from high interest rates and a government shutdown.
Stocks fell sharply in response to an increase in long-term Treasury yields, driven by misguided rhetoric from Fed officials and fears of higher inflation, despite economic data showing slowing growth, low job growth, and declining wage growth.
The U.S. stock market may not deserve to fall due to higher interest rates alone, as the belief that stock prices decline when interest rates rise can lead to erroneous assumptions, and the correlation between interest rates and inflation is crucial in determining stock market behavior.
US bank stocks are currently the market's Achilles' heel, as they need to participate in any recovery rally in order to validate the notion that higher interest rates won't lead to a recession next year.
Stocks are up and U.S. interest rate expectations are lower as a result of several Fed officials suggesting that rising yields may be helping their fight against inflation.