“The more likely course is for the Fed to deliver an October and December cut rather than trying to deliver a catchup cut in September,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth Management.
Coming reports on inflation due on Wednesday and Thursday could alter expectations further. Hotter-than-expected readings could put the Fed in a worst-case scenario and make a series of cuts to rates less palatable.
On Wall Street, UnitedHealth Group climbed 9.3 per cent after saying its executives plan to tell investors and analysts that it’s sticking with its profit forecast for 2025. That helped it trim its loss for the year so far, which came into the day at 36.7 per cent, as insurers across the industry have contended with soaring medical costs.
Nebius Group, a Dutch company working in artificial-intelligence infrastructure, saw its stock that trades in the United States soar 49.8 per cent after it announced a contract to deliver GPU services to Microsoft. The contract could be worth between $US17.4 billion and $US19.4 billion ($26.4 billion-$29.5 billion), and it runs through 2031. Microsoft’s stock added 0.1 per cent.
Fox dropped 5.6 per cent after Rupert Murdoch’s family said they’ve reached a deal on control of the 94-year-old mogul’s media empire after his death. The agreement ensures that there will be no change in direction at Fox News, the most popular network for President Donald Trump and conservatives.
The deal creates a trust establishing control of the Fox Corp. for Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert’s chosen heir who has been running Fox in recent years, along with his younger sisters, Grace and Chloe.
Apple slipped 0.7 per cent ahead of its unveiling of the next generation of iPhones amid a global trade war that’s added a potential price increase to the company’s marquee product.
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In stock markets abroad, France’s CAC 40 rose 0.2 per cent as the market remained relatively calm even though its government is facing a crisis of confidence after legislators voted to oust another prime minister. It and other governments around the world, including the United States, are facing increased scrutiny on how they plan to pay for their spending.
Indexes were mixed across the rest of Europe and in Asia.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 erased early gains to finish 0.4 per cent lower as political uncertainty continued after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said over the weekend that he planned to step down. Who will replace him is still uncertain and may take weeks to decide.
In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.07 per cent from 4.05 per cent late Monday.
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