Finance markets news updated finance markets news showed

Updated finance markets news showed Russell 2000 outperforming at +0.9% as small-cap stocks benefit from domestic economic resilience. Portfolio managers highlight cyclical opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and regional banking across mid-tier US markets. For example, analysts now estimate $11.27 billion for 2025 revenue and $13.79 billion in 2026. So, using a ¼ portion of the 2025 number and ¾ of the 2026 estimate: Odds of an October rate cut were at 95.7%, while odds of a half-point in cuts through December were at 85.1%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Global finance markets news today noted easing USD strength, which lifted commodity prices and emerging market equities. Forex strategists suggest Fed policy clarity will remain a key directional driver for currency-sensitive assets.