U.S. Stock Futures Poised for Higher Open

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:48:39 -0500

Spread betting and contracts for differences on U.S. stocks

U.S. stock futures are higher today, ahead of the U.S. session. Spread bets and CFDs on the U.S. stock market should consider that futures are pointing to a higher open.

Yesterday, U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow logging solid gains and the other stock indices see modest improvement. Today's higher open is expected, thanks to the latest policy announcement from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The fed believes that the labour market is stabilising, and that things in general are improving. However, the FOMC insists that low interest rates will need to be in place for an "extended period". This news has investors pleased with developments, and U.S. stock futures readying for a higher open.

U.S. Stocks Log Cautious Gains in Early Trading

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:39:53 -0500

Spread betting and contracts for differences on the U.S. stock market

Spread bets and CFDs on U.S. stocks should consider that there is some cautious optimism being shown as the Fed begins its two-day policy meeting. While investors do not expect the Fed to raise rates at this meeting, many are waiting to see what the Fed has to say about the economy, and about future economic policy.

In early stock market trading, the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all slightly higher. For the most part, traders are likely to tread water today, considering the options. Even the slightly disappointing housing data released today is not causing any sort of panic on Wall Street.

Risk appetite is not exactly back, but it is making a small, cautious appearance, as evidenced by a lower dollar as the sterling and euro both gain in forex trading.

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U.S. Stock Futures Poised for Higher Open

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