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US stocks are set for a quiet open as investors look cautiously ahead to an appearance by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later today. His comments will come as the Fed's preferred measure of inflation cooled to 3.5% YoY in October and as the market wraps up a month of impressive gains. Optimism that the Fed could start to cut rates next year lifted the Nasdaq 100 11% this month, its best monthly gain since mid-2022.

Stocks are set to end November on a strong footing after US core PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge cooled inline with forecasts. Core PCE eased to 3.5% YoY from 3.7%, supporting the view that the Federal Reserve has finished hiking interest rates. Attention now turns to NY Fed President Williams for his comments ahead of Fed Chair Powell speech tomorrow.

US stocks are rising in risk on trade after comments from Federal Reserve officials raised expectations that the Fed was done hiking interest rates and is looking at when to start cutting rates. The market is now pricing in a 40% probability of a 25 basis point hike in March. Attention is shifting to tomorrow's inflation data for further clues over the path for rates.

Stocks are pointing to a subdued start as investors look ahead cautiously to Thursday's inflation data. Today consumer confidence figures are expected to show a slight deterioration in morale, Several Fed officials will speak across the day and could provide clues about the Fed's future path for interest rates. Retailers are in focus after Americans spent around $12 billion online on Cyber Monday.

US stocks are set for a mixed open, with the S&P 500 hovering around a 3-month high after four straight weeks of gains. Optimism that the Fed has finished hiking interest rates has boosted demand for stocks. This week's US inflation data could provide further clues over the Fed's future path for rates. Today e-commerce companies will be in focus amid high expectations for strong Cyber Monday shopping.

US stocks are set for a subdued open on Black Friday with the market open for half a day. Despite drifting today, stocks have had an impressive November, on track to be the best monthly gain in 3 years as data pointed to the Fed being at the end of its hiking cycle. Attention will be on US PMI data which is expected to tick lower.

US stocks are heading higher after a mildly lower close yesterday. Investors digest the latest Nvidia results, along with falling jobless claims and durable goods orders. The Fed meeting minutes saw policymakers reiterate that rates should remain high for longer. Still the market is convinced that the next move by the Fed will be a rate cut. Nvidia beat forecasts on top and bottom line.

US stocks inch higher, consolidating after a strong rally across November. Expectations that the Fed is done hiking rates has boosted demand for equities. Investors are in wait and see mode ahead of the FOMC minutes tomorrow and Nvidia's earnings. Microsoft is in focus after hiring Sam Altman the ex-CEO of open AI who was ousted by the board on Friday.

US stocks are set for a subdued open amid a cautious mood ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech shortly. His speech comes as the S&P500 index notches up its longest streak of winning days since 2021. As well as the Fed, earnings are still under the spotlight with Disney due to report. Meanwhile oil prices drop to a 3-month low on demand worries.

US stocks are pointing to a subdued open as optimism fades that the Fed has reached peak interest rates. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said that he believes the Fed still has more work to do to tame inflation. His comments come ahead of several more Fed speakers later today. As well as Fed commentary, US corporate earnings are in focus.

US stocks are pointing to a modestly higher start, building on strong gains last week. US indices posted the strongest weekly performance in almost a year after weaker than expected US NFP supported the Fed's perceived dovish tilt earlier in the week. Attention now turns to Federal Reserve speaker s later, who could offer further clues on the outlook for the US economy and when the Fed could start cutting rates.

US stocks are pointing to a stronger open after US non-farm payrolls were weaker than expected. 150K jobs were added in October, below the 180k forecast. September's headline job creation was also revised lower and unemployment ticked higher. The data shows a cooling jobs market in a slowing economy, which supports the view that the Federal Reserve is done with hiking.

US stocks head higher, extending gains from yesterday after hints from the Fed that it is at the end of its hiking cycle. US treasury yields have fallen boosting stocks. US jobless claims rose to a 7-week high ahead of tomorrow's non-farm payroll data. Earnings are also in focus with Apple is set to report after the close and is expected to post a 6th straight quarterly decline in revenue. EPS is set to rise to $1.39.

U.S. stocks are set for a quiet open as investors wait for the Federal Reserve monetary policy decision and digest several macro releases as well as more corporate earnings. The market has fully priced in the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%. Instead, the focus will be very much on the statement and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues over how long the central bank could keep interest rates elevated.

US futures are pointing to a muted open after strong gains in the previous session, as the Federal Reserve begins its two day policy meeting and as earnings continue to roll in. The Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged. However, the market will be watching commentary tomorrow on the future path for interest rates in light of recent strong data. US Consumer confidence data is due later today and is expected to ease to 100 from 103.

Stocks are pointing to a stronger start on Monday, rebounding from steep losses last week. Still, stocks are set for a third straight month of losses, the longest losing streak since 2020 and the pandemic era. While the economic calendar is quiet today, attention is turning to the Federal Reserve interest rate decision on Wednesday and Apple's earnings on Thursday.

U.S. futures hold onto gains after inflation data, which did little to change bets on the Federal Reserve pause next week. US core PCE cooled to 3.7% YoY from 3.8% in August. Meanwhile, personal consumption rose 0.7% up from 0.4% in a sign that Americans keep spending. The Nasdaq is leading the charge higher after Amazon results pleased the market, beating on earnings and profits after disappointment from Alphabet and Meta earlier in the week.