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Nasdaq Futures Climb as SK Hynix Adds Fuel to Chip Rally; Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings in Focus

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +0.40% this morning as stellar earnings from South Korean memory-chip giant SK Hynix boosted confidence in the AI trade, sparking a fresh wave of buying in chipmakers and other AI-related stocks.

Barchart · 7h ago

Fed set to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterms

US central bank last month raised rates for first time since 2023, in move that infuriated Donald Trump

The Guardian - US · 7h ago

Don Kohn's infamous 'death march' hikes were referenced in Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech—now the Fed veteran is weighing the chairman's path ahead

"The hiking ... was an important chance to trade ideas, find out what's going on inside another central bank, what they're thinking about."

Fortune · 10h ago

US Fed opens two-day meeting with markets expecting rate hold

Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve opened a two-day meeting Tuesday to set interest rates, with markets expecting them to hold steady days ahead of crucial midterm elections. On Tuesday, markets put the probability of rates being held steady at near 90 percent, as per CME's FedWatch tool. aha/mjf

The Economic Times · Oct 27

What to expect from the Fed as Warsh weighs hot inflation, oil and US midterms

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday, six days before the US midterm elections, but with inflation at 3.7% and oil prices still elevated, investors see another hike in December as likely and will scour Chair Kevin Warsh's words for clues.

Euronews · Oct 27

U.S. Futures Climb as Oil Falls on Iran Peace Hopes, Chip Stocks Extend Gains; FOMC Meeting on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.28%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +0.43% this morning as sentiment improved after oil prices fell on renewed hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran war.

Barchart · Oct 27

US Fed Decision: What to expect from Warsh's October meeting

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its October meeting amid persistent inflation and elevated borrowing costs. Investors will scrutinise Chairman Kevin Warsh’s comments on inflation, policy independence and future rate decisions, with potential December tightening and internal disagreements remaining key concerns for financial…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

Fed Rate Verdict Wednesday: What It Means for the Mexican Peso and Your Family's Money

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold rates on October 28, but its decision and December outlook could influence Latin American currencies, remittance values, and household finances.

Latin Times · Oct 26

U.S. Stock Futures Gain as Oil Slides; Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.14%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +0.15% this morning as a retreat in oil prices offered investors some relief at the start of a busy week.

Barchart · Oct 26

US stocks face crucial test as AI earnings, Fed meeting loom

US stocks face a crucial week as earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon coincide with the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Investors will assess whether massive AI investments can deliver sustainable returns, while the Fed’s guidance on interest rates and uncertainty surrounding the November midterm elections could shape market sentiment and…

The Economic Times · Oct 26