Happy Friday, OptionsPlayers!
Today, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve following Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at yesterday’s Dallas Fed event. Powell signaled a cautious approach, stating that the Fed doesn’t need to rush into further rate cuts, especially amidst the uncertainty surrounding the economic impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s policies. Powell emphasized, “It’s too early to reach judgments here,” leaving markets to speculate on how tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and potential inflation spikes might influence monetary policy.
The Fed’s recent 25-basis-point rate cut to 4.50%-4.75% was its second consecutive reduction, but Powell’s hawkish tone cooled expectations of another cut next month. Fed rate-futures now price in just a 60% chance of a December cut, down from 80% earlier this week.
Market Action
US stock futures are pulling back this morning, extending Thursday’s losses. Here’s where we stand:
– The Dow fell over 200 points yesterday, reflecting investor caution.
– The S&P 500 is on track for a 0.8% weekly loss.
– The Nasdaq Composite has dipped 0.9% this week, weighed down by tech sector volatility.
Today’s focus includes retail sales, import prices, and industrial production data. Stocks like Applied Materials (AMAT)and Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) will also draw attention, with the latter benefiting from Berkshire Hathaway’s newly announced stake.
Global Developments
Economic data from China paints a mixed picture. While retail sales surged 4.8% in October, fueled by Golden Week holiday spending and fresh stimulus measures, industrial production lagged at 5.3%, signaling weak manufacturing activity. China’s troubled property sector remains a major headwind, with new home prices seeing their steepest annual decline since 2015.
In the UK, the economy contracted by 0.1% in September, reflecting sluggish growth despite new Labour government spending plans. The Bank of England recently cut interest rates, but concerns over slowing GDP persist.
Energy Markets
Oil prices are under pressure, heading for significant weekly losses:
– Chinese refiners processed 4.6% less crude in October compared to last year.
– OPEC downgraded its demand outlook, while US oil inventories climbed by 2.1 million barrels, stoking fears of oversupply.
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