What’s moving markets: Putin mobilization, Federal Reserve decision, or home sales

moving markets

How far will the Federal Reserve raise US interest rates by this time? As he mobilizes 300,000 reservists for his war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin raises the nuclear sword, raising the cost of dollars and gas in Europe. Existing home sales are expected, as Lennar announces its quarterly financial results. UK Prime Minister Liz Truss … Read more

Futures are flat as traders prepare for another significant rate increase.

rate increase

Interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve As investors prepared expecting a significant interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve for a third consecutive time, U.S. stock index futures took a break on Wednesday. At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), the U.S. central bank is anticipated to … Read more