Stock Indexes Near Record Highs on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.37%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are up +0.06%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) are up +0.36%. Stock indexes are mostly higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs.  Today’s news on weaker-than-expected report on US consumer sentiment for September added to this week’s Fed-friendly news that has bol ...