US stocks pulled back from records on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicked off its September policy meeting. The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell around 0.1% and 0.15%, respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dipped nearly 0.3%. In an otherwise light week on economic data, investors received the latest figures on retail sales on Tuesday showing strong consumer spending despite sticky inflation and a wobbly labor market. Retail sales in August ...

Economic Outlook - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates, with a consensus leaning towards a 25 basis points reduction, although a 50 basis points cut would be more beneficial for the economy [2][4] - The job market is showing signs of weakness, and there is a significant lack of discussion regarding the housing market, which is affecting young families' ability to afford homes [3][4] Housing Market - The current real estate market is characterized by high demand and low supply, leading to unprecedented affordability issues for young families [4] - Despite high mortgage rates, home prices have not decreased as typically expected, exacerbating the affordability crisis [4] Tariffs and Inflation - The justification for maintaining high interest rates due to tariffs is questioned, as tariffs are viewed as a one-time price increase rather than a continuous inflationary factor [5][6] - The economic environment is complex, with uncertainty surrounding tariff strategies impacting small businesses and hiring [7][8] Employment and Investment - There is optimism regarding a resurgence in hiring by the end of the year, although the current market conditions are weak [9] - Foreign investment and reshoring of manufacturing to the U.S. are anticipated to positively influence the economy [8][9]

U.S. stock futures are showing modest gains this Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as investors eagerly await the Federal Reserve's crucial policy decision, expected to include an interest rate cut. The positive sentiment is largely a carryover from Monday's record-setting session for technology-heavy indexes and renewed optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade relations. Premarket indicators suggest a cautious but upward trend as market participants digest a slew of economic data and corporate news before the open ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock index futures showed slight increases, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs, driven by investor expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve [1][4] - Investors are anticipating a 25 basis point cut from the Federal Reserve at the conclusion of its two-day meeting, aimed at addressing the decline in the U.S. labor market [1][2] Economic Indicators - The Senate confirmed Stephen Miran as an economic adviser to the Fed, while a court rejected Trump's attempt to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook, maintaining rate cut expectations [2] - An upcoming retail sales report for August is expected to provide insights into U.S. consumer health ahead of the Fed's decision [3] Company Performance - Oracle's stock rose by 3.8% in premarket trading, as it is part of a consortium that may allow TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a deal is reached [3] - Tesla and Alphabet contributed to the record highs of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, with Alphabet's market valuation surpassing $3 trillion for the first time [4] - Dave & Buster's Entertainment saw a significant decline of 17.7% after missing revenue and profit expectations for the second quarter [5] - Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock increased by 1.9% following an announcement to raise its share buyback authorization [5]

Group 1: Vehicle Sales Performance - New vehicle sales in Indonesia declined by 19% in August 2025, totaling 61,780 units compared to 76,302 units in August 2024 [1] - In the first eight months of 2025, the vehicle market shrank by 11% year-on-year to 500,951 units, following a 17% decline to 560,552 units in the same period last year [3] - Sales of light passenger vehicles fell by 11% to 387,110 units, while commercial vehicle sales declined by 9% to 113,841 units [3] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Market sentiment has weakened significantly, with fewer consumers making large purchases despite economic growth accelerating to 5.1% year-on-year in Q2 2025 [2] - Bank Indonesia cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% in August, down from a peak of 6.25% a year earlier, to stimulate consumer spending [2] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Japanese automakers face increased pressure from the growing presence of Chinese brands, particularly in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment [4] - BEV sales surged threefold to 53,100 units in the first eight months of 2025, with BYD and its Denza brand leading with 25,537 units [4] Group 4: Production and Exports - Overall vehicle production in Indonesia fell by over 3% year-to-date to 757,220 units, despite a 12% rise in exports of fully-assembled vehicles to 335,063 units [5]

Group 1 - The S&P 500 is expected to continue climbing as investors anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, marking the first reduction of the year [1][2] - Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average are up slightly, while S&P 500 futures increased by 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 contracts rose by 0.2%, following previous session closing highs [2]

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European stocks are likely to open higher on Tuesday as a two-day policy meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve gets underway today amid expectations of a larger-than-expected rate cut.The Fed's monetary policy announcement is due on Wednesday, with the U.S. central bank widely expected to deliver a quarter point interest-rate cut following recent data showing relatively subdued inflation and a weakening labor market.According to CME Group's FedWatch Tool, there is a slim 3.6 percent chance of a half-point ra ...

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The U.S. Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day policy meeting later on Tuesday where an interest rate cut is all but priced in, at a time when the central bank faces unprecedented pressure from the White House over the direction of monetary policy. The U.S. Senate on Monday narrowly confirmed Stephen Miran to the Fed's Board of Governors, handing President Donald Trump's top economic adviser one of 12 interest rate-setting votes on the e ...

Asian stock are trading mixed on Tuesday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain cautious and optimistic about an interest rate cut by the US Fed ahead of the Fed's monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. Traders have already factored in a rate cut by the US Fed as a "certainty." Asian markets closed mixed on Monday.With recent data showing relatively subdued inflation and a weakening labor market, the Fed is widely expected to lower interest rates by at least ...