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Job Openings, 10-Year Auction Ahead as Fed Meets
Futures trading shows 90% odds of a Fed rate cut tomorrow. Yields rose again Monday, a possible headwind for stocks, while job openings data arrive after the open today.
Waiting Game: Fed Meets As Job Openings Data Loom
Stocks traded flat to lower early as the Fed meeting began and investors awaited job openings data. The Fed is expected to cut rates tomorrow, but its projections and tone are key.
Looking to the Futures
Natural gas prices retraced to start the week following a significant rally on Friday.
2026 Outlook: International Stocks and Economy
International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.
Fed Meeting, Job Openings, Oracle Pack a Busy Week
This week features a Fed meeting, Broadcom and Oracle results, and job openings data. Yields rose sharply last week, raising concerns. Major indexes approached record highs Friday.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Equity markets have remained largely unchanged this week as investors anticipate guidance from the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
Implications of a New Fed Chair Nominee
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.
Waiting Game as PCE Inflation Loom Soon After Open
Volatility could rise at 10 a.m. ET with the release of PCE data, but earnings news is slim. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on three-day win streaks before next week's Fed decision.
New Batch of Jobs Data Next After Surprise Drop
Initial jobless claims and Challenger layoff data come ahead of the open after ADP's weak report yesterday raised rate cut odds. Salesforce and Snowflake results are also in focus.