Market Pulse - Usa
Slower rate hikes looming as Fed mentions the 'recession' word
Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s most recent meeting were met with some Thanksgiving cheer late on Wednesday, as most policymakers agreed that smaller interest rate hikes would “soon be appropriate”.
US close: Fed minutes give stocks a pre-Thanksgiving bump
Wall Street stocks finished in positive territory on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, with the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes giving equities a small boost late in the session.
US economic activity slowed more quickly than expected in October, S and P Global says
Economic activity in the US slowed more quickly than expected last month, the results of two surveys revealed.
US new home sales rise unexpectedly in October
New home sales picked up expectedly last month.
US open: Stocks trade higher amid data avalanche
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Wednesday as investors digested a slew of data points ahead of tomorrow's holiday.
US consumer confidence slips by less than forecast in November
Consumer confidence worsened by a bit less than expected in November and inflation expectations dipped, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
US durable goods orders grow more quickly than expected in October
Orders for goods made to last more than three years expanded more quickly than expected last month.
US initial jobless claims hit highest level since August
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated clip last week, with first-time claims easily beating expectations.
US pre-open: Futures little changed ahead of data onslaught
Wall Street futures were little changed prior to the opening bell on Wednesday as investors braced for a slew of data points ahead of tomorrow's holiday.
US close: Stocks higher as traders digest comments from Fed speakers
Wall Street stocks closed higher early on Tuesday as market participants digested comments from a pair of central bankers.