The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro and yen as markets anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Traders have fully priced in a 25 basis point cut, with focus on Chair Powell’s comments for future easing pace. The market is also watching to see if policymakers considered a larger 50 bps cut.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.