Fiona Cincotta

U.S. stocks are set to open modestly higher on Friday, remaining close to record highs reached this week as the markets digest the Federal Reserve rate cut following Trump's win and as investors look ahead to next week's inflation data. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points as expected and te market sees another cut coming in December. However, rate cut expectations for next year have been lowered.

As we move towards the tail end of earnings season, a few big names, including Walt Disney and Home Depot, are still reporting this week. All Bitcoin-related stocks are likely to be in focus as Bitcoin rises to a fresh ATH post-Trump's victory.

U.S. stocks are set to open higher, extending gains from last week. Trump's victory continues to boost the market as investors await the next round of economic data, which could decide whether the rally can continue. US inflation data is due later in the week. Tesla and Bitcoin-related stocks are outperforming as the Trump trade shows few signs of slowing.

U.S. stocks are set to open muted, easing from record highs as attention shifts away from the elections and back toward economic data. US inflation data is due tomorrow and is the first post-election test for the markets. The economic calendar is quirt today. Instead, attention will be on Fed speakers for further clues over the future path for rates amid solid data & a Trump presidency.

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U.S. stocks open lower after hotter-than-expected US PPI inflation data and ahead of his speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. PPI rose to 3.1% from 2.8%, and jobless claims fell to 217k. The data comes ahead of Federal Rese4rve Chair Jerome Powell who is due to speak later. The market will be watching for clues of the future path for interest rates.

U.S. stocks fall as investors digest stronger-than-expected US retail sales and more hawkish comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Powell said the Fed was in no rush to cut rates due to the solid economy, resilient jobs market, and interest still holding above 2%. As if on cue, US retail sales came in stronger than expected.

This week's earnings from Nvidia will provide insight into the strength of the AI trade. Meanwhile, Walmart and JD Sport will provide clues about the health of the consumer in the US and UK, respectively.

U.S. stocks are pointing to a mixed start Monday after losses in the previous week and as investors brace themselves for earnings from AI giant Nvidia on Wednesday and plenty of Fed speakers across the week. Last week, US stocks fell sharply after Fed Chair Powell warned that the Fed was in no rush to cut rates. Tesla drives higher, adding to last week's gains on optimism surrounding self-driving under Trump.

DAX rises with attention on EZ CPI & Trump appointments. GBP/USD falls ahead of BoE Bailey's appearance & tomorrow's CPI data.