As the anticipation builds for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s pivotal speech at Jackson Hole, US stock futures are on the rise. At Extreme Investor Network, we are closely monitoring the market movements leading up to this significant event, as it has the potential to shape expectations on policy, the economy, and the future path of interest rates.
S&P 500 futures are up 0.5%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have added 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures are leading the gains with an increase of about 0.8%. This positive momentum comes after Thursday’s closing losses, as investors await Powell’s comments on Friday morning.
The market sentiment suggests a growing conviction for the Fed to lower rates in September, following recent economic data indicating a slowdown. Traders are pricing in a 75% chance of a 25 basis points cut and a 25% chance of a 50 basis points cut, according to CME’s FedWatch tool.
Powell’s speech at 10 a.m. ET is expected to provide further clarity on the Fed’s stance, although some analysts believe he may focus on broader issues rather than short-term guidance. At Extreme Investor Network, we will be analyzing the implications of Powell’s remarks on market dynamics and investor sentiment.
In the meantime, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield remains steady at around 3.85% as investors await Powell’s address. Additionally, the unexpected departure of Nestle CEO Mark Schneider has put pressure on the company’s shares, impacting the world’s biggest foodmaker.
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