S&P futures rose Monday as traders watched oil and bond markets ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 147 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively. Even if crude prices rose Monday, gains were made. One barrel of Brent rose 2.4% to $115.30. WTI Read More
Surging energy prices, rising import costs, and mounting stagflation concerns are prompting markets to contemplate that the Federal Reserve’s next action might be a rate hike. On Friday morning, traders in the futures market elevated the likelihood of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52%, marking the first occasion it has surpassed Read More
The Commerce Department reported that economic growth in the final quarter of 2025 was significantly below expectations, while core inflation experienced an uptick at the beginning of 2026. Gross domestic product, which quantifies the total output of goods and services within the extensive U.S. economy, experienced a seasonally and inflation-adjusted annual growth rate of merely Read More
Mortgage rates experienced a significant decline, following President Donald Trump’s announcement on social media that he is directing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to acquire $200 billion in mortgage bonds. “This will drive mortgage rates down, monthly payments down, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he stated in the Read More
A significant inflation indicator fell short of expectations in September, as reported by the Commerce Department on Friday, following a delay due to the government shutdown. This development provides additional justification for the Federal Reserve to consider reducing interest rates. The core personal consumption expenditures price index, excluding the more volatile food and energy prices, Read More
