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On Wednesday night, S&P 500 futures showed signs of improvement following a challenging day for major stock indices. The Federal Reserve opted to maintain interest rates but hinted at the unlikelihood of a rate cut in March.
Market Reaction and Extended Trading
Futures linked to the broad-market index and Nasdaq 100 futures demonstrated gains of 0.18% and 0.37%, respectively. Meanwhile, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also saw an uptick, rising by 27 points or 0.07%.
Despite these positive indicators, Qualcomm shares experienced a slight decline in extended trading, despite the chipmaker reporting fiscal first-quarter results that surpassed earnings and revenue estimates. The company attributed its success to the strength in handset chip sales.
Reflection on the Previous Session
The market rebound comes after a dismal trading session for major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average witnessed a 317-point decline, marking its worst performance since December. Similarly, the S&P 500 experienced a 1.6% slide, its most significant drop since September, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded a 2.2% loss, marking its worst session since October.
According to CNBC, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting conference contributed to the market downturn, as he dampened investor expectations for a rate cut in March. This stance was interpreted as a clear signal from the Fed that it would prefer to maintain interest rates rather than implement an early rate cut.
Looking Ahead
Despite recent market volatility, significant indices closed January positively, with each index registering gains of more than 1% for the month.
According to Investors Business Daily, investors are anticipating critical economic data releases on Thursday, including weekly jobless claims, the ISM manufacturing index, and construction spending reports. Additionally, the January jobs report is scheduled for release on Friday.
On the corporate front, several companies, including Merck, Peloton Interactive, and Royal Caribbean, are set to report their latest financial results on Thursday before the market opens. Mega-cap tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Meta Platforms are scheduled to report earnings after the market closes.
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