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Wall Street Futures Rise as Inflation Cools, Boosting Rate-Cut Hopes

US stock futures climbed Friday morning after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation rising at a slightly slower pace than expected. The data offered investors reassurance that price pressures are easing, strengthening expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained about 0.5% S&P 500 futures rose 0.7% Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1% The September CPI report revealed annual inflation at 3% , just below forecasts of 3.1%. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.3% , a modest slowdown from August. This cooler-than-expected reading comes after a delay caused by the government shutdown, making it the first major economic release in weeks. With nearly all market bets pointing to a Fed rate cut, investors are increasingly optimistic about a softer monetary policy path ahead.

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Wall Street Holds Steady Ahead of a Monster Week

 

The stock market in Wall Street has been holding steady ahead of a massive week. The S&P 500, the Dow, and the Nasdaq composite were little changed in early trading on Monday. Big Tech stocks are the main reason the S&P 500 has soared to a record high since two autumns ago. Seven of them have been responsible for the majority of the index’s returns over that time, and five of those will report their latest results this week: Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. 

The U.S. Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its monetary policy on Wednesday, with traders not anticipating a rate cut. This week will also bring another trove of corporate earnings, including the biggest technology companies in the world.


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