U.S. stock-index futures rose slightly on Wednesday, pointing to the continuation of a two-day rebound rally, as investors continued to digest Tuesday’s congressional testimony from Fed Chair Powell, who reiterated his view that inflation pressures would be temporary, easing worries that the U.S. central bank could pull back sharply on economic support.
Global Stocks:
Index/commodity | Last | Today's Change, points | Today's Change, % |
Nikkei | 28,874.89 | -9.24 | -0.03% |
Hang Seng | 28,817.07 | +507.31 | +1.79% |
Shanghai | 3,566.22 | +8.81 | +0.25% |
S&P/ASX | 7,298.50 | -43.70 | -0.60% |
FTSE | 7,122.10 | +32.09 | +0.45% |
CAC | 6,590.09 | -21.41 | -0.32% |
DAX | 15,589.60 | -46.73 | -0.30% |
Crude oil | $73.58 | +1.00% | |
Gold | $1,780.80 | +0.19% |