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Markets and Economy

After Fed Pause and Mega-Cap Results, Apple Next

The markets paused along with the Fed yesterday but focus today is on earnings released late Wednesday by three mega-caps. Apple reports later. Meta and Tesla rose after results.

Markets and Economy

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hints at Improved Economy

The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. While the market still expects two rate cuts late this year, the Fed is likely to tread cautiously given the economic backdrop.

Markets and Economy

Fed Decision, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla Ahead

After a relatively quiet start to the calendar today, things get crowded starting with the Fed's 2 p.m. rate decision and then three mega-cap earnings reports after the close.

Markets and Economy

Earnings Triple-Play, Fed Ahead as Rally Resumes

Chip shares led early and the S&P 500 is knocking on the door of 7,000. However, the dollar keeps sinking, oil rose, and investors await today's Fed meeting and mega-cap results.

Markets and Economy

Earnings Schedule Heats Up as Fed Meeting Starts

A Fed meeting starts today with little chance seen of a rate move. Meanwhile, 90 S&P 500 companies line up to report this week including Boeing and General Motors this morning.

Markets and Economy

Earnings Parade Continues as Fed Gathers

After a wild week of geopolitical volatility, investors track mega-cap earnings and a Fed meeting in days ahead, with no rate move seen. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLH26) ended the week higher after Russia seemed to downplay any hopes of a near-term settlement of the Ukraine/Russian conflict over territorial issues between the two nations.

Markets and Economy

Intel Results Mulled as Earnings Season Speeds Up

Intel initially dropped after better-than-expected results but disappointing guidance. Investors prepare for several Magnificent Seven earnings and a Fed meeting next week.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.

A Week of Whiplash: What’s Behind the Market’s Mood Swings?

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.

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