Returning 25% in 2024, the S&P 500 delivered a record-breaking year for stock market investors. A resilient global economy coupled with interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve continues to fuel optimism toward a strong outlook.

To summarize, the Federal Reserve has already lowered by 50% the number of anticipated interest rate cuts in 2025. It was four in September, but that number dropped to two at the December meeting. Policymakers may revise that number lower if their economic projections once again prove incorrect.

The S&P 500 has given up almost all of its post-election gains, with renewed inflation fears crimping Wall Street optimism about President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tax cuts and deregulation. Strong economic data have dashed hopes for a slew of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve,

The Nasdaq fell on Monday, while the benchmark S&P 500 bounced off a two-month low and eked out a slight gain as U.S. Treasury yields stayed elevated with investors dialing back expectations on the pace of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

The recent declines in the stock market contrasted with a jump in interest rates as investors pondered the effects of stronger-than-expected economic data on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. While volatile interest rates historically have affected stock values,

WITH inflation again becoming a point of concern for the US Federal Reserve, Julius Baer said investors should broaden out their portfolios beyond the magnificent seven tech stocks and consider sectors such as banking.

U.S. stock futures were mostly rising Thursday after a surprise cooldown in a key inflation measure appeared to boost the chances that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at some point this year.

The S&P 500 turned positive in late morning trade on hopes that more rate cuts from the Federal Reserve might still on the table for 2025. Fed governor Christopher Waller said he sees potential for up to four more cuts this year,

Stocks got hammered and bond yields jumped with the dollar as traders slashed their bets for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year after a blowout jobs report.Most Read from BloombergWhat Robotaxis Brou

The S&P 500 (SPX) is slipping slightly on Wednesday as the stock market prepares for the Federal Reserve to release the minutes from its December meeting. This meeting saw the central bank cut ...

The S&P 500 edged higher while the Nasdaq dipped after a volatile session on Tuesday as investors gauged inflation data and braced for quarterly earnings reports to justify stock valuations and the strength of the U.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has advanced 27% in the past year. Those stock market gains were driven in part by expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting interest rates. Lower rates ...