5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Update: 2025-10-30
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📰 **Market Uncertainty Looms as Tech Giants Report Mixed Earnings & Fed's Future Rate Cuts Unclear**After hitting record highs yesterday, major indexes are experiencing a pullback today due to a mix of factors. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's warning that another interest rate cut in December is not guaranteed has investors on edge. Meanwhile, trade negotiations with China remain uncertain, despite President Trump's announcement of a rare earths mineral agreement and reduced tariffs.Tech stocks are driving much of the market's daily fluctuations. Meta and Microsoft shares are down after reporting their earnings, while Alphabet, Google's parent company, is up after surpassing Wall Street expectations with over $100 billion in quarterly sales. Investors are eagerly awaiting Apple and Amazon's earnings reports, which could influence tomorrow's market performance.In the healthcare sector, Eli Lilly's shares are rising following strong sales numbers for weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro. However, overall, the market is grappling with uncertainty, as some companies are excelling while others lag, and the Fed's future rate cuts remain unclear.
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