U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following Monday’s positive close. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. Investors are bracing for a heavy slate of data on Tuesday, headlined by a delayed data deluge of retail sales and employment costs that will serve as a critical compass for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his Federal Reserve chair nominee, Kevin Warsh to potentially drive the U.S. economy to greater heights.
American Financial Group’s fourth quarter was marked by a decline in revenue that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, resulting in a negative market reaction. Management attributed the underperformance primarily to softer net investment income, driven by lower returns from alternative investments and continued competitive pressures in select specialty lines. Co-CEO Craig Lindner described the period as one with “exceptionally strong profitability in crop insurance operations,” which helped offset headwinds in other areas. Despite challenges, the company maintained a disciplined capital management approach and highlighted robust returns in its core underwriting businesses.
Hubbell’s fourth-quarter results were met with a positive market response, underscoring the strength in key end markets. Management attributed the organic growth in Q4 to robust project activity in data centers and grid infrastructure, both within utility and electrical solutions. CEO Gerben Bakker noted that “strong recent sales and order activity, along with continued execution on our strategy, positions us well to deliver on an attractive outlook in 2026 and beyond.” Operational improvements, particularly automation and targeted capacity investments, supported margin expansion despite ongoing cost inflation.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday that the crypto sector is detached from the traditional finance world and thus can see ‘big crashes’.
Offshore banking group Butterfield Bank (NYSE:NTB) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.7% year on year to $159.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.54 per share was 5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As per a Bloomberg report, Citi strategists said the Fed could also opt to decrease the pace of its T-bill purchases from about $40 billion a month currently, or stop them altogether.
Shares of engineered products manufacturer ESCO (NYSE:ESE) jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company posted strong fiscal first-quarter 2026 financial results, prompting an analyst to raise their price target.
If the true underlying y/y inflation rate is 0.68%, we must be coming close to deflation, which typically accompanies very slow growth in aggregate demand.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low on Monday and finished down by -0.83%. The dollar was under pressure Monday after a Bloomberg report said that Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to rein in their holdings of US Trea...
The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday, February 13, 2026, is being viewed as a critical "litmus test" for the Federal Reserve’s "soft landing" narrative. Following a period of significant economic volatility in late 2025, including a
NEW YORK — Wall Street is locked in a state of suspended animation this Monday morning, as investors grapple with a rare "data blackout" following the recent partial government shutdown. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirmed over the weekend that the January employment report, originally slated for release
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) achieved a monumental milestone on Friday, February 6, 2026, closing above the 50,000 mark for the first time in history. The index finished the week at 50,115.67, gaining over 1,200 points in a single session to cap off a historic
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