Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures surge as Fed fires up rally
Published On Sep 19, 2024, 6:55 AM
U.S. stock futures surged ahead of market opening as optimism rises following a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, which is expected to support a 'soft landing' for the economy. The S&P 500 futures climbed 1.6%, Dow Jones futures were up by 1.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures saw a 2.1% increase. Major tech stocks like Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple experienced gains of around 2%, with Tesla and Nvidia rising by approximately 3%. Analysts now predict further rate cuts may occur, with Bank of America forecasting a total reduction of 0.75% by year-end.