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Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.

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Dollar Supported by Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.25%. Weakness in the euro and the British pound on Tuesday was supportive for the dollar after both currencies fell to 1-week lows. Also, hawkish Fed comments boosted the dollar on Tuesday after Chicago...

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'Two-Speed Economy'–Luxury Cruise Executives Say The Wealthy Have 'Great Jobs, Bank Accounts' & Low-Income Households Struggle To Afford Essentials

Concerns are growing in the U.S. about a K-shaped economy, where wealthier households continue to earn and spend more, while lower-income groups struggle to keep up.

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S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.46% this morning as sentiment improved following dovish comments from a Federal Reserve official.

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Federal Reserve releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry

The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency’s supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade groups and criticism from her predecessor

The Independent UK

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Investors Brace For Employment Data, Nvidia Earnings This Week—GOOG, BA, PLTR In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.

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Fed Governor Michael Barr Says 'AI Is A Big Deal' That Could 'Transform Economies' And Affect Monetary Policy

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr discussed two potential scenarios of the AI revolution and its impact on the economy.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open With Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.01%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.08% this morning as investors digest quarterly results from major companies, including Tesla and IBM, and await a new batch of corporate earnings reports.

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Nasdaq Futures Slip as Netflix and Texas Instruments Earnings Disappoint, Tesla Results in Focus

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending down -0.27% this morning as investors digest disappointing results from Netflix and Texas Instruments.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones Futures Rise— Micron, Bitmine, Coinbase In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday following Friday’s advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Confidence Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.10% this morning, attempting to end the up-and-down week on a positive note, while investors await the release of the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on U.S. consumer sentiment and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.

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Fed's Michael Barr Warns Inflation Could Stick Through 2027: Hints Rates May Remain Restrictive 'For Longer'

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned about a long and drawn-out battle against inflation, hinting that investors seeking rate cuts may have to wait a while longer.

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Stocks Falter as Higher Bond Yields Spark Long Liquidation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.15%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.30%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.63% and posted a 2.25-month high. Higher bond yields on Thursday were supportive of the dollar, along with weakness in stocks, which sparked some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday on hawkish comments from Fed...

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Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Futures Gain As Government Enters 2nd Week Of Shutdown—Plug, Lithium Americas, UiPath In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story.

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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower As Trump's 20% Blanket Tariff Bombshell Weighs On Markets: Bitcoin-Linked Stocks MSTR, COIN Jump As BTC Touches $123,000

U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday after ending on a negative note on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

International Business Times

US Fed Proposes Easing Key Banking Rule

The US Federal Reserve released plans Wednesday to relax a key capital rule for major banks, a move they say can help facilitate Treasury market trading.

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve official sees signs of slowing economy but not ready to cut rates

A top Federal Reserve official said Friday that massive uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs has caused some businesses to cut back on hiring and spending, threatening to slow the economy, but he added that it’s not yet clear whether the central bank should cut its key interest rate

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Euronews

Is Donald Trump threatening the US Federal Reserve’s independence?

US president Donald Trump has been increasingly calling for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, claiming that there is "virtually no inflation", as energy and grocery prices continue to decrease considerably.

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Federal Reserve's Top Financial Regulator To Resign Next Month

Federal Reserve's vice chair Michael Barr resigns over proposed bank regulations, facing opposition from financial institutions and Senate Republicans.

International Business Times

US Fed's Top Banking Regulator Says He Will Step Down Early

The US Federal Reserve's top banking regulator announced his early resignation Monday, avoiding a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump who can now pick his replacement.

Fortune

Elizabeth Warren calls Fed chair Jerome Powell a ‘dangerous man’ for supporting this regulation that would decrease controls over JP Morgan, Bank of America and Citibank, among others

The Democratic Senator from Massachusetts escalated her a long track record of detracting Chair Powell

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Fed vice-chair Michael Barr cuts proposed capital requirements for giant banks in half

Changes to bank regulations proposals could impact the way some of the largest banks in the world do business

International Business Times

US Fed Vice Chair Tones Down Proposals For Fresh Banking Regulations

A senior US Federal Reserve official proposed Tuesday a number of "broad and material" changes to new banking rules, toning down plans to tighten regulation and supervision.

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Stock Index Futures Muted Ahead of More Fed Speak, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.08% this morning as investors awaited further comments from Federal Reserve officials while also bracing for Nvidia earnings due later in the week.

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