2024 ELECTION The Yahoo Finance guide to the US presidential race Zurich - Delayed Quote • USD ISTX.L+G UK QUALITY NR LS (Q6V4.Z) Follow 463.79 0.00 (0.00%) As of August 23 at 10:15 PM GMT+2. Market Open. Related News Nvidia earnings highlight a busy end of August: What to know this week A highly anticipated earnings release from Nvidia is expected to have implications for investor sentiment across the broader market in the week ahead. Dow Jones Futures: Nvidia Earnings Next 'Wildcard' After Powell Says 'Time' For Rate Cuts Nvidia earnings are the next test after Fed chief Powell said it's time for rate cuts, fueling the stock market rally. US stock futures edge higher with rate cuts, Nvidia results in focus Investing.com-- U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher on Monday morning, with markets taking a breather after coming off a strong week amid expectations for a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Futures up on September rate-cut hopes; Nvidia results in view Markets lauded Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on Friday, when he said "the time has come" to lower borrowing costs in the light of diminishing upside risk to inflation and moderating labor demand. Traders are now betting on a 25-basis-point or 50-basis-point rate cut in September. Odds of the former have dropped to 63.5%, from more than 70% in the previous week, while odds of a 50-bps cut have risen to 36.5%, from about 30% last week, according to the CME Group's Fed Watch tool. Here's the Best Unknown Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now With $500 Equity LifeStyle's strategy of going off the beaten path has paid big dividends over the years. Analysis-As US rate cuts near, economic 'soft-landing' odds could dictate stock performance With interest rate cuts virtually locked in, investors are ramping up their focus on economic data over the next few months as they game out whether the “soft landing” narrative that has helped drive U.S. stocks in 2024 can continue. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday said the “time has come” to begin lowering interest rates - a more dovish message than many investors had believed they would hear at the central bank’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With the S&P 500 up 18% on the year and equities richly valued, market participants will need to see continued evidence that the economy is gliding to a soft landing, where growth remains resilient while inflation cools. Dow Chasing Record High as Market's Attention Turns to Nvidia Earnings Attention in the short term will shift to earnings as chip maker Nvidia reports this week. 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Hong Kong stocks extend 3-week winning run as Fed's Powell signals imminent rate cut Hong Kong stocks rose, extending a three-week winning run, on optimism borrowing costs will decline from as early as next month, after the Federal Reserve gave its strongest hint yet on an imminent change in policy. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.8 per cent to 17,756.09 at the local noon trading break, adding to a 1 per cent advance last week. The Tech Index gained 0.6 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.3 per cent. Property developer Longfor Group gained 2.4 per cent to HK$8.69 an Futures little changed, rate cut hopes and Nvida earnings - what's moving markets Investing.com -- U.S. futures remain subdued on Monday at the start of a week which will bring Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) earnings and inflation data that will likely cement expectations for September rate cuts. 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The Federal Reserve Chair’s remarks seemed to confirm widespread expectations of a forthcoming rate cut, which could have broad implications for both equities and the broader economy. Powell’s speech was interpreted by many as dovish, signaling the Fed’s readiness to lower interest rates in the near term. Global markets mixed after Powell says 'time has come' for rate cuts The central bank chief added that he was confident the target inflation rate of 2% is within reach. Heard on the Street Friday Recap: Green Light Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave a bright green signal that interest-rate cuts are coming. While investors were expecting a rate cut in September, Powell's remarks raised the market's expectation for larger cuts in the meetings ahead. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened against the dollar after Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed that the bank plans to continue raising rates. Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.94% Investing.com – Japan stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Services and Electrical/Machinery sectors led shares lower. Global stocks mixed after Wall Street rallies as 'time has come' for rate cuts Global stocks were mixed Monday after U.S. markets rallied close to their records on the expectation the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates soon to help the economy. On Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the time had come to lower the main interest rate from a two-decade high. “The time has come for policy to adjust,” Powell said.