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Tue, February 18, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Minutes and U.S. Economic Data


Published on 2025-02-18 07:00:52 - MSN
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  • S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.28%, andMarch Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.36% this morning, with investors looking ahead to the publication of the minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting,

The article from MSN Money discusses the anticipation in the U.S. stock market as investors await the release of the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes and key economic data. Stocks are poised to open higher, influenced by expectations around the Fed's future interest rate decisions. Investors are particularly focused on the minutes for insights into the Fed's views on inflation and potential rate adjustments. Additionally, upcoming economic indicators such as the U.S. GDP growth rate for the first quarter, weekly jobless claims, and the personal consumption expenditures price index are expected to provide further clarity on the economic health, potentially influencing market movements. The market's reaction is also shaped by recent corporate earnings reports and ongoing concerns about a possible recession, with investors seeking signs of economic stability or further policy tightening.

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