Fed rate cut boosts futures as growth stocks lead gains
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Thursday, with Nasdaq indexes climbing nearly 2 percent after the U.S. Federal Reserve began its easing cycle with a half-percentage point cut in interest rates, setting up a soft landing for…
Futures rally: Big Tech extends recovery
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures jumped on Wednesday as risk appetite returned after a sharp sell-off earlier in the week. Sentiment was also boosted by cautious comments on interest rate hikes from an influential Bank of Japan policymaker. Major…