Traders bet on Fed Dec. rate cut

Futures dip as focus shifts to inflation data for clues on Fed's rate path
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday as Treasury yields moved higher and weighed on rate-sensitive equities ahead of crucial inflation data that will offer more clarity on the pace of the Federal Reserve's interest rate reductions.
After inflation report, federal-funds futures point to higher chance of December rate cut
Shortly after a fresh inflation report, federal-funds futures showed an increased probability that the Federal Reserve will lower its benchmark interest rate in December. The probability of a quarter-percentage point cut by the Fed next month rose to 75.
S&P 500 Forecast: Inflation Data Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes – What’s Next?
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Futures inch up after Trump-fueled rally, Fed's rate decision awaited
U.S. stock futures rose ahead of an interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve on Thursday, building on a sharp rally set off by Donald Trump's stunning comeback as U.S. president for a second time.
US Dollar rises to near 7-month high as inflation data hints Fed's rate cuts strategy
The US dollar rose to its highest level since April 16, fueled by Donald Trump's victory in last week's U.S. presidential elections. The dollar index rose 0.33 per cent to 106.34 after hitting as high as 106.
Rising Treasury Yields Raise Doubts About Another Fed Rate Cut
Fed funds futures are still leaning into expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce its target rate next by a quarter ...
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the ...
Dow, S&P 500 edge higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
U.S. stock index futures turned positive on Wednesday after an in-line reading of the consumer price index did little to ...
What Investors Are Expecting for the Fed's Next Interest Rate Move
After the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut of a quarter percentage point Thursday, markets are already looking ahead to ...
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Dollar rally pushes gold to near two-month low as traders await Fed cues
U.S. gold futures GCv1 settled 0.4% lower at $2,606.30 ... Chair Powell and other U.S. central bank officials. Following ...
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US rate futures price in more Fed easing in December and 2025
Rate futures also implied another 67 bps of reductions for 2025 ... The statement also noted that economic growth remains ...
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Fed Meeting Today: Stock Futures Inch Up; Interest-Rate Decision Looms
Stock futures are modestly higher, a day after Donald Trump's election victory powered the three major U.S. indexes to all-time highs. Interest-rate decisions from both the Federal Reserve and the ...
Wall Street Edges Up as US Election and Fed Rate Meeting Loom
In oil markets, U.S. crude rose to $71.76 a barrel, while Brent crude climbed to $75.39, reflecting production delays announced by major oil producers, including Saudi Arabia. The dollar rose to ...