The Dow surged more than 490 points after the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.5%-3.75%. The S&P 500 flirted with record highs, and the Nasdaq climbed as traders digested the Fed’s message. What signals are investors reading from Jerome Powell’s remarks, and what does this mean for equity markets heading into 2026? Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer at FedWatch Advisors, breaks down the market reaction, Fed policy implications, and strategies for the year ahead.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

The Dow surged more than 490 points after the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.5%-3.75%. The S&amp;P 500 flirted with record highs, and the Nasdaq climbed as traders digested the Fed&rsquo;s message. What signals are investors reading from Jerome Powell&rsquo;s remarks, and what does this mean for equity markets heading into 2026? Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer at FedWatch Advisors, breaks down the market reaction, Fed policy implications, and strategies for the year ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

US Markets Wrap

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Enjoy this breakfast show: as you sip on your morning coffee, let notable markets and finance experts help you make sense of the latest movers on Wall Street.

As you sip on your morning coffee, MONEY FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

As you sip on your morning coffee, MONEY FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

US Markets Wrap: Markets Rally as the Fed Eases - What’s Next for 2026?

US stocks rebounded as easing oil prices and stronger economic data calmed fears of a growth scare.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all climbed, snapping a 3-day losing streak for the market.
Chipmakers such as Nvidia, AMD and Micron helped power the rally as investors returned to tech.
Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com weigh whether the rebound signals renewed confidence or just short term relief.

US stocks rebounded as easing oil prices and stronger economic data calmed fears of a growth scare. The Dow, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq all climbed, snapping a 3-day losing streak for the market. Chipmakers such as Nvidia, AMD and Micron helped power the rally as investors returned to tech. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com weigh whether the rebound signals renewed confidence or just short term relief.

US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Bounces Back as Tech Leads the Charge

Stocks tumbled in another volatile session as fears of a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict rattled investors, even after comments from US President Donald Trump sought to reassure markets about energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone discusses why oil risks may be skewed to the upside, why gold has not surged as expected, and whether the stronger US Dollar Index has further room to run. With nonfarm payrolls ahead, can economic data still move markets, or will geopolitics continue to dominate risk sentiment across equities, crude and currencies?

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Image: Pawel Grzegorz from Pixabay

Stocks tumbled in another volatile session as fears of a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict rattled investors, even after comments from US President Donald Trump sought to reassure markets about energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone discusses why oil risks may be skewed to the upside, why gold has not surged as expected, and whether the stronger US Dollar Index has further room to run.&nbsp;With nonfarm payrolls ahead, can economic data still move markets, or will geopolitics continue to dominate risk sentiment across equities, crude and currencies?
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Pawel Grzegorz from Pixabay

US Markets Wrap: Strait of Hormuz Fears Grip Global Markets

U.S. stocks clawed back from steep losses after strikes involving the U.S., Israel and Iran rattled markets, with the S&P 500 finishing just above flat as oil prices eased and investors piled into mega cap tech names like Nvidia and Microsoft. José Torres, senior economist, Interactive Brokers discusses whether the slide toward 2026 lows was a buying opportunity or a justified repricing of geopolitical risk. At what point does elevated crude, potential supply disruption from Iran and shifting inflation expectations threaten the bull market and force the Federal Reserve to rethink rate cuts.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Image: Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

U.S. stocks clawed back from steep losses after strikes involving the U.S., Israel and Iran rattled markets, with the S&amp;P 500 finishing just above flat as oil prices eased and investors piled into mega cap tech names like Nvidia and Microsoft.&nbsp;Jos&eacute; Torres, senior economist, Interactive Brokers discusses whether the slide toward 2026 lows was a buying opportunity or a justified repricing of geopolitical risk.&nbsp;At what point does elevated crude, potential supply disruption from Iran and shifting inflation expectations threaten the bull market and force the Federal Reserve to rethink rate cuts.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

US Markets Wrap: Markets Rally as the Fed Eases - What’s Next for 2026?

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