US Stock Futures Rise as Earnings, Fed, and Dollar Impact Markets
US stock futures opened higher on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, as investors await earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.
Market Movers
* S&P 500 (ES=F): +0.20%
* Nasdaq (NQ=F): +0.24%
* Dow Jones (YM=F): +0.13%
Key Factors
* Earnings: This week, 46 S&P 500 companies will report earnings, including Alibaba (BABA), Walmart (WMT), and Dropbox (DBX) on Thursday.
* Fed Policy: The Federal Reserve has held interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5% despite President Donald Trump's policy shifts, including on tariffs.
* Dollar's Impact: A strong US dollar has negatively impacted corporations with significant overseas presence, as foreign spending has been dampened.
Technical Analysis
* S&P 500 futures are approaching their January all-time high.
* Nasdaq futures are aiming for a fourth consecutive week of gains.
* Dow Jones futures are recovering from losses on Friday.
Upcoming Events
* Live Stock Market Coverage: Feb. 18, 2025
* Earnings Releases: Tuesday (Devon Energy, Oxy, Toll Brothers), Thursday (Alibaba, Walmart, Dropbox)