Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq futures lose ground with Fed in focus

Published On Feb 19, 2025, 9:47 PM

U.S. futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq are showing declines as investors react to the Federal Reserve's recent statements indicating that they are unlikely to lower interest rates shortly. This comes on the heels of the S&P 500 hitting a record high, prompting concerns about potential inflation rising due to factors like tariffs and geopolitical issues. Companies like General Motors are considering relocating plants in response to tariffs, and military spending cuts have negatively impacted stocks like Palantir. Upcoming earnings reports, particularly from Walmart, are also being closely watched.

Stock Forecasts

SPY

Negative

Investors may see a further downturn as the Fed’s stance indicates a strong dollar and higher yields, which typically put pressure on stock valuations. However, retail stocks may show resilience depending on earnings performance.

PLTR

Negative

Given the challenges in the tech sector from military spending cuts and the bearish sentiment towards growth stocks like Palantir, there could be continued headwinds for tech investments in the short term.

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