U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday, a day after Wall Street's main indexes fell, as investors kept an eye out for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's address.
FILE PHOTO: The New York Stock Exchange is seen in the financial district of lower Manhattan during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease in New York City, U.S., April 26, 2020. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Powell’s remarks would be scrutinized amid rising bets that the United States might adopt negative interest rates for the first time to combat the coronavirus pandemic’s severe economic blow. Unprecedented stimulus actions from the central bank and hopes of an economic recovery have been vital in helping the main U.S. stock indexes rise about 30% from their March lows.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What to watch today: Stock futures rise after tech rally drove Nasdaq higher for sixth sessionDow futures rise after Monday's losses. However, the Nasdaq continued to be the big winner on Wall Street.
Read more »
5 things to know before the stock market opens TuesdayDow futures rise after Monday's losses. However, the Nasdaq continued to be the big winner on Wall Street.
Read more »
Best Office ChairsIf you're working at home, it's worth investing in a decent home office chair. Here are the best home office chairs we could find: ForbesFinds
Read more »
Germany’s Exponential Rise In Coronavirus Cases Is A Reminder Of The Challenge AheadI am a breaking news reporter for Forbes in London, covering Europe and the U.S. Previously I was a news reporter for HuffPost UK, the Press Association and a night reporter at the Guardian. I studied Social Anthropology at the London School of Economics, where I was a writer and editor for one of the university’s global affairs magazines, the London Globalist. That led me to Goldsmiths, University of London, where I completed my M.A. in Journalism. Got a story? Get in touch at isabel.togohforbes.com, or follow me on Twitter bissieness. I look forward to hearing from you.
Read more »
The 21 Best Office Chairs to Work From Home in 2020These are chic, comfortable, and functional chairs perfect for any WFH space.
Read more »
Does lockdown easing 'follow the science'?Why is England pressing ahead with plans to ease lockdown rules ahead of the rest of the UK?
Read more »