Welcome to Extreme Investor Network, where we provide the latest updates and analysis on the ever-changing world of finance. Today, we’re diving into the latest news on U.S. stock index futures and Treasury yields.
Recent reports have shown that Treasury yields are on the rise, leading to speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts this year. This comes as Fed officials have been making hawkish remarks and economic indicators, such as manufacturing and jobs reports, have shown strength in the U.S. economy.
Investors have adjusted their expectations accordingly, with the chances of a rate cut in June now at 48% compared to 58% at the start of last week. Additionally, there is a shift towards fewer rate cuts overall for the year, down from initial projections of three to four cuts.
The increase in Treasury yields has put pressure on equities, with Wall Street’s main indexes recording losses last week. Looking ahead, investors will be monitoring comments from Fed officials and eagerly anticipating the release of the March reading of U.S. consumer price inflation (CPI).
On the earnings front, first-quarter reports are coming in from banking giants like JPMorgan Chase & Co, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo & Co. Other companies such as BlackRock and Delta Air Lines will also be reporting their quarterly numbers this week.
In pre-market trading, Tesla saw a boost after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to unveil Robotaxi on Aug. 8. Additionally, cryptocurrency and blockchain-related stocks have been on the rise, tracking the increasing prices of bitcoin.
One stock to keep an eye on is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), which gained after the U.S. Commerce Department announced a $6.6 billion subsidy for the company’s U.S. unit for advanced semiconductor production.
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