Dow S&P 500 Nasdaq futures fall on rate-cut bets
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- Stock Futures are down, reversing earlier gains as geopolitical fears and rate-cut uncertainty weigh on market sentiment.
- Walmart reported modest earnings beats but saw shares slip in premarket trading, reflecting investor concerns about holiday sales performance.
- The Federal Reserve is deeply divided on the future path of interest rates, with some policymakers signaling a potential shift away from rate cuts due to persistent inflation, impacting market expectations.
Why it matters: This volatility underscores the delicate balance between economic data, geopolitical risks, and corporate performance that investors must navigate in the current market environment.
