Market Pulse - Usa
US open: Stocks trade higher as Fed speak remains in focus
Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Friday as market participants digested comments from Federal Reserve bankers James Bullard and Susan Collins.
US existing home sales fall a tad less quickly than expected in October
Sales of second hand homes in the US declined a tad less quickly than anticipated last month, although higher mortgage rates meant that more potential buyers were being squeezed out.
Expectations for February/March Fed pivot 'big mistake', BofA says
Expectations for a pivot by the Federal Reserve between February and May are a "big mistake", Bank of America strategists led by Michael Hartnett said.
US pre-open: Futures higher despite hawkish comments from Fed's Bullard
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants digested comments from the Federal Reserve's James Bullard.
Foot Locker lifts guidance after third-quarter earnings beat
Foot Locker beat Wall Street expectations on third-quarter profit on Friday, as well as an unexpected rise in same-store sales as the retailer lifted its full-year expectations.