U.S. equity futures pointed in different directions as investors braced for a fresh round of labor market data and monitored rising tensions involving Iran. The cautious...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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S&P 500 futures slip as factory data points to slowing U.S. economy
U.S. stock index futures pulled back in early trading after fresh manufacturing data suggested the American economy is losing some momentum. The figures added to investor...
Chip Stocks Rally Lifts Wall Street as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stock indexes moved higher in recent trading, driven by a broad rally in semiconductor shares and reinforced by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest...
U.S. Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Risk of a Fed Rate Hike This Year
U.S. equities declined in recent trading as concerns grew that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates before the year is out. The prospect of higher...