Published on February 20, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
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US future markets drop after record highs; Fed minutes suggest pause in rate cuts
Published on: February 20, 2025, 05:01 AM UTC
US stock futures dipped Wednesday as investors considered President Trump's 25% tariff threat and awaited Federal Reserve minutes for policy insights. S&P 500 and Dow futures slipped ~0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were marginally higher. Markets remain cautious amid speculation over the impact of Trump's tariffs, despite the S&P 500 reaching a fresh record Tuesday. Investors await Fed minutes for clues on inflation and rate cut prospects, and earnings from Etsy, Carvana, Microsoft, and Apple are expected.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 02:03 PM UTC
Electric vehicle maker Nikola Corp. files for bankruptcy, listing assets between $500 million and $1 billion and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 02:01 PM UTC
Elon Musk may explore the issues affecting Social Security, but fraud is minimal and not the key problem. The challenge lies in the imbalance between younger workers and retirees. Musk could leverage his influence to facilitate Congressional action, but his commission's focus on cost-cutting may be driven by Trump's proposed tax cuts rather than a genuine desire to improve the program. The consequences of disrupting Social Security payments could be dire for Trump's popularity, emphasizing the delicate nature of addressing the program's challenges.
Published on: February 18, 2025, 10:02 PM UTC
JPMorgan Chase removes "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from annual report amid increased scrutiny of DEI programs on Wall Street. Goldman Sachs also dropped a pledge to avoid taking companies with all-white male boards public.
Published on: February 18, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC