UK Food Inflation Forecast to Hit 6.4% by Mid-2027 
Brent Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply 
Asian Currencies Steady as Yen Holds Firm, Oil Tops $100 
China Inflation Accelerates in August as CPI, PPI Rise 
China Buys 1 Million Tons of U.S. Soybeans Ahead of Xi Visit 
Gold Prices Rise as Yen Rally Weakens Dollar 
US Bans Canadian Alcohol, Motorcycles as Trade War Escalates 
Oil Prices Rally as Brent Nears $100 on U.S.-Iran Escalation 
Asian Stocks Mixed as Korean Chipmakers Rally 
ECB Rate Hike in Focus as Oil Tops $100 
Hormuz Shipping Slows as Iran Threats Lift Oil Risks 
German Inflation Accelerates to 2.9% in August 
US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise 
Fitch Eyes Japan Budget for Fiscal Discipline 
Oil Prices Hold Near Highs as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates 
Asian Stocks Mixed as AI Chip Rally Meets Oil Surge 
Gold Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakens, Fed Decision Looms 
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Wall Street Hits Record Highs Amid Trump’s Victory and Anticipated Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock index futures steadied Wednesday night as Wall Street reached new highs, celebrating Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. With the election results sparking optimism, investors now await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision.
Trump's Victory Boosts Wall Street
Wall Street indexes surged after major networks projected Trump’s win over Kamala Harris. The Republican majority in both the Senate and House strengthens Trump’s path to enacting major policy changes, including potential corporate tax cuts. This “red sweep” energized investors, pushing the S&P 500 up 2.5% to a record 5,929.04 points, the Nasdaq Composite 2.9% to 18,978.65 points, and the Dow Jones 3.6% to 43,729.93 points—its best day since 2022.
Key Market Drivers
Investor sentiment was further lifted by stronger-than-expected PMI data and positive earnings from semiconductor giants like Qualcomm and GlobalFoundries. Qualcomm shares jumped nearly 7% in after-hours trading, while GlobalFoundries gained on reports of potential government support through the CHIPS Act.
Fed Rate Decision Looms
Attention now shifts to the Federal Reserve's Thursday meeting, where a 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected. However, the central bank’s outlook on future rate policy remains unclear, especially as Trump’s protectionist economic stance may fuel inflation. The Fed’s stance on long-term interest rates will be crucial in shaping investor expectations.
