Market Pulse - Usa
US small business optimism slips more than expected in December, NFIB says
Small business confidence in the US fell back to its June lows at the end of 2022, alongside declines in gauges for price pressures and hiring, the results of a survey showed, although salary pressure remained.
US wholesale inventories rise 1% in November
US wholesale inventories rose 1% month-on-month in November to $933. 1bn, according to the Census Bureau, in line with preliminary estimates.
US open: Stocks trade higher following Powell speech
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Tuesday as investors digested comments from a number of top Federal Reserve officials.
Fed's Powell says restoring price stability may require unpopular policies
The US central bank will steer clear from taking on responsibilities around designing or supervising more climate-friendly policies, absent a mandate from lawmakers, its head said.
US pre-open: Futures lower following comments from Fed officials
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday following comments from some top Federal Reserve officials overnight.
US close: Stocks mixed as investors await bank earnings
Wall Street stocks delivered a mixed performance on Monday as major indices struggled to extend gains recorded in their first strong session of 2023.