Ed Yardeni

U.S. stock futures were trading lower on Thursday after closing lower on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices declined in premarket. President Donald Trump announced that a new trade agreement with China had been reached, pending final signatures from him and Chinese President Xi Jinping...

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday after closing lower on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices advanced in premarket. This came after President Donald Trump hinted at a possible reconciliation with Elon Musk following a public spat. In an interview with Politico on Thursday, Trump was...

The trade policy chaos has deepened, causing elevated volatility and uncertainty for the financial markets, as the tariff tussle has now entered the courts. Experts forecast a bumpy road till the time any concrete clarity emerges. What Happened: After the U.S. Court of International Trade...

U.S. stock futures were flat on Friday after ending higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices fell in premarket. A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily reinstated most of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. This decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal...

Economist Nouriel Roubini believes the markets are the last line of defense against President Donald Trump’s ‘worst instincts’ on the economic front. What Happened: On Thursday, Roubini, who is popular referred to as “Dr. Doom” for predicting 2008 financial crisis,...

U.S. stock futures were trading below the flatline on Wednesday after rallying on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices declined in premarket. Investors will eye the technology bellwether Nvidia Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) first-quarter earnings, which will be announced after the market...

Expensive valuations of the S&P 500 index, combined with all-time high U.S. household equity holdings, have been signaling high investor optimism despite looming uncertainties surrounding fiscal policies. What Happened: As the market is grappling with uncertainties around the tariff and tax-...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday after closing lower for the week on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The markets were closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day holiday, affecting trading activity in the exchanges, including the New York Stock...

Mortgage rates have jumped to their highest level in three months as U.S. Treasury yields, driven by rising deficits and fiscal policy fears, push the 30-year benchmark above the critical 5% mark. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association report, mortgage application volumes in the U.S....

After the long-term 30-year Treasury yield jumped over 5% intraday on Monday following Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. debt, this economist suggested that the Federal Reserve shouldn’t worry and let the bond vigilantes do the work. What Happened: Craig Shapiro, the macro strategist at...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct 2-year Treasury bond yield of 3.95%. U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday after a mixed close on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The S&P 500 index recorded its fourth day of...

U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday after a stellar rally on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket. Tech, consumer discretionary, and communication services led Monday’s rally as stocks surged on the tariff truce with China. President Donald Trump signed...

Renowned independent investment strategist Ed Yardeni, the President of Yardeni Research, has lowered his U.S. recession probability while raising his S&P 500 target following the trade deal with China. What Happened: After the U.S. and China announced a 90-day truce on Monday, the markets...

The Consumer Price Index for April, due Tuesday morning, could test Wall Street's renewed bullishness after a major U.S.-China tariff rollback fueled risk-on sentiment. Despite a slightly defused trade war, the inflation print could tighten the Fed's hand further, especially if prices came in...

U.S. stock futures fluctuated between gains and losses on Friday, following a three-day winning streak. Major benchmark index futures were mixed in premarket trading. The U.S. and U.K. sealed a bilateral trade deal, cutting tariffs, boosting industrial ties, and securing billions in new market...