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Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures climb ahead of key jobs report

Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures climb ahead of key jobs report

Sept 4 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 and the benchmark S&P 500 indexes rose on Friday ahead of jobs data that could test the recent momentum in equities. The data will come a day after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller tempered rate-hike bets.

S&P 500, Dow on course for slim gains at open as Iran tensions clash with AI optimism

S&P 500, Dow on course for slim gains at open as Iran tensions clash with AI optimism

By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 2 (Reuters) - The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow indexes looked set for modest gains at the open on Wednesday, as investors weighed renewed U.S.-Iran clashes against signs of strength in the AI trade.

Wall Street rallies as Fed's Waller eases rate hike fears

Wall Street rallies as Fed's Waller eases rate hike fears

By Stephen Culp and Niket Nishant NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Wall Street advanced on Thursday as investors curbed their rate hike bets after U.S.

US futures mixed ahead of August jobs report many expect will show a rebound in hiring

US futures mixed ahead of August jobs report many expect will show a rebound in hiring

U.S. futures are mixed ahead of the crucial jobs report for August

S&P 500, Dow rise as AI boost counters US-Iran tensions

S&P 500, Dow rise as AI boost counters US-Iran tensions

By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 2 (Reuters) - The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow indexes rose on Wednesday, as investors weighed renewed U.S.-Iran clashes against signs of strength in the AI trade.

Wall St futures tepid as Middle East tensions keep investors wary

Wall St futures tepid as Middle East tensions keep investors wary

By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were muted on Thursday after a batch of mixed corporate earnings failed to spur a rush into equities, keeping attention focused on Middle East tensions during the first week of a historically weak month for returns.

US official directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders

US official directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Director of Federal Housing Bill Pulte said on Thursday he directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, created by the U.S. Congress to support the housing market, to approve all lenders to use credit scoring system VantageScore.

Wall Street futures fall as oil, Treasury yields rise on Iran tensions

Wall Street futures fall as oil, Treasury yields rise on Iran tensions

By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures slipped on Wednesday, as bond yields and oil prices marched higher following U.S.-Iran clashes in the Middle East, offering little incentive to buy equities during what has typically been a weak month for returns.

Wall St set to snap three-day losing streak as stocks reclaim some shine

Wall St set to snap three-day losing streak as stocks reclaim some shine

By Stephen Culp and Niket Nishant NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street gained ground on Wednesday in a partial rebound from a three-day losing streak as investors searched for deals among stocks and sectors that might have been oversold amid recent risk-off moves.

Stocks rise after recent declines; Japanese yen jumps against US dollar

Stocks rise after recent declines; Japanese yen jumps against US dollar

By Caroline Valetkevitch Sept 2 (Reuters) - A global stock index rose on Wednesday after recent declines and investors watched for new developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, while the Japanese yen gained sharply against the U.S. dollar. It was not immediately clear what prompted the yen move.

Wall Street ends lower as higher yields, rising oil prices mark shaky start to September

Wall Street ends lower as higher yields, rising oil prices mark shaky start to September

By Stephen Culp and Niket Nishant NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks extended their slide on Tuesday, as the global bond selloff deepened and crude prices spiked amid fading hopes for a near-term solution to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Wall St on track for subdued September start as high yields, oil prices dent sentiment

Wall St on track for subdued September start as high yields, oil prices dent sentiment

By Niket Nishant and Utkarsh Hathi Sept 1 (Reuters) - The main U.S. stock indexes were on course to open lower on Tuesday, extending a weak run as elevated bond yields and higher oil prices kept investors at bay at the start of a historically weak month for equities.