New York, 19 September 2025 (Malaysia time) — U.S. stock futures opened relatively steady today, following Thursday’s record highs in major indexes and bolstered by strong earnings from FedEx. Traders appear increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve’s recent policy shift could underpin further gains.
At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.15%, while the S&P 500 ticked up roughly 0.23% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped around 0.37%, reflecting investor optimism. FedEx surged after reporting better-than-expected quarterly profits, aided by solid domestic delivery demand and cost-cutting efficiencies.
These movements come amid broader sentiment that, despite inflationary pressures, the U.S. economy is showing signs of cooling in areas such as the labor market, opening the door for more interest-rate flexibility. Expectations are now leaning toward further rate cuts later this year.
Investors are also keeping an eye on upcoming economic data releases and central bank signals, which could validate or temper the current rate cut momentum. Some caution persists — markets are sensitive to any indication that the Fed might slow down its easing cycle.
