Stock Futures Rise as More Earnings Roll In

Futures were higher as investors moved past Fed Chair Powell's comments Tuesday that dialed back expectations for interest-rate cuts. 


 
Dealmaking Is Looking Up as Companies Stop Waiting Out the Fed

Borrowers are getting on with things as rates are set to remain high for longer. 


 
U.K. Inflation Eases as BOE Readies for Rate Cuts

The U.K.'s annual rate of inflation cooled to a two-and-a-half year low in March, a contrast with hotter-than-expected recent prints in the U.S. that makes it likely that the Bank of England will lower its key interest rate later this year. 


 
Chinese Regulators Downplay Effects of New Equities Rules

Chinese regulators sought to reassure investors in the wake of new rules governing its beleaguered equities markets, saying the once-in-a-decade changes will affect relatively few of the country's thousands of publicly traded companies. 


 
Biden Calls for Steep Hike to Tariff on Chinese Steel

The president wants to increase a key tariff rate on Chinese steel and aluminum products to 25% from 7.5%. 


 
Iran Braces for Retaliatory Israeli Attack

The U.S. and European nations are pressing Israel to moderate its response after Iran's weekend assault, hoping to cool tensions as Tehran readies its forces. 


 
A Fear Trade as Tensions Rise in the Mideast

Investors could consider a two-pronged options strategy that seeks to turn fear of a wider Mideast war into a long-term opportunity. 


 
Singapore Exports Slump More Than Expected

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports slumped in March, sliding more than expected and continuing a bumpy start to the year that casts some uncertainty on the economic outlook. 


 
Japan's Exports Extend Run of Growth

Japan's exports grew for a fourth straight month in March, propelled by heightened demand for autos and semiconductors. 


 
Inflation in New Zealand Eases But Near-Term Rate Cuts Unlikely

New Zealand's consumer prices rose by less than expected in the first three months of this year, giving the country's central bank more latitude to join global counterparts which have either cut interest rates or are considering doing so.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

04-17-24 0915ET