Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged, Markets Rebound
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1 day ago
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The major averages closed lower after the Federal Reserve, now under new chair Kevin Warsh, voted 12-0 to keep the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%. Of note, in the committee's quarterly summary of economic projections, half of the respondents indicated they expect at least one rate hike this year, with some committee members projecting two or three. In a dramatically shorter post-meeting statement, the Fed said that inflation remains elevated, but committed that the committee will "deliver price stability."In the opening hours of the evening session, markets are recovering lost ground fromthe Fed's perceived hawkish tilt. S&P e-minis are up 0.7%, and Nasdaq 100 futures are up 1.2%. Also helping sentiment was the statement from President Trump that the peace deal with Iran has been signed, In commodities, WTI Crude Oil is trending lower toward $75 per barrel. After lurching lower on broad dollar strength driven by sharply higher short term rates, gold and silver are finding support.Check out this evening's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Rumble Inc.up 18% after expansion into AI businessAXT, Inc.up 3.7% after subsidiary Tongmei enters supply agreement with CaselaAlkermes plcup 2.1% after positive results from Phase 2 study of AlixorextonNucor Corporationup 0.4% after Q2 pre-announcementLOWER -Steel Dynamicsdown 2.6% after Q2 pre-announcement
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About RUM
Rumble Inc. is a video sharing platform and cloud services provider. The Company comprises two businesses: Rumble Services and Rumble Cloud. Rumble Services consists of Rumble Video, Rumble Studio, Rumble Advertising Center (RAC) and Rumble Wallet. Rumble Video is primarily enabled through its flagship product, Rumble.com, a free-to-use video sharing and livestreaming platform on which users can watch, share, like, comment and upload videos. Using Rumble Studio, creators can establish a variety of custom settings for their livestream, set up, go-live and control their livestream across multiple social platforms. Rumble Advertising Center is its proprietary advertising marketplace and network designed to facilitate transactions for advertisers seeking to access Rumble.com traffic and traffic from other publishers on the RAC network. Rumble Cloud is an infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offering consisting of a portfolio of compute, storage, security and networking offerings.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Technological Infrastructure: Quake AI consolidates approximately 22,000 NVIDIA H100/H200 GPUs and 250 MW of data center power, providing robust computing capabilities that support AI agents' coordination and transactions, which is expected to drive technological innovation in future enterprises.
- Creative Platform: Rumble serves as the foundation for creative expression, offering various content creation and distribution tools designed to provide users with a platform for free expression, enhancing user engagement and creativity, thereby solidifying its position in the video media market.
- Future Outlook: RUM Group Inc. plans to unveil more product details and brand rollout strategies in the coming months, demonstrating its commitment to human imagination and creativity, aiming to drive business growth through the integration of technology and creativity.
See More
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- Corporate Restructuring: Following the completion of its acquisition of Northern Data, Rumble has restructured its corporate identity and renamed itself RUM Group, marking a strategic shift in its cloud and AI infrastructure business.
- Business Unit Division: Effective June 18, Rumble will operate through two business units: the video platform Rumble and the cloud and AI infrastructure business Quake AI, formerly known as Northern Data, aimed at enhancing market competitiveness.
- Revenue Outlook Upgrade: Northern Data recently raised its 2026 revenue forecast by approximately 30%, projecting revenues between €170 million and €190 million, indicating strong market demand and growth potential.
- Stock Price Surge: Rumble's stock price jumped over 18% during pre-market trading on Thursday, reflecting positive market sentiment regarding the company's restructuring and future growth prospects.
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- Market Expectation Shift: The CME Group's FedWatch tool indicates a 50% chance of a 25-bps rate hike in September, up from 27% on Wednesday, reflecting a divergence in investor views regarding future monetary policy.
- Positive Economic Data: Recent data showed U.S. retail sales in May exceeded expectations, with households increasing spending on cars and other vehicles despite rising gasoline prices, indicating economic resilience and further supporting market confidence.
- Strong Individual Stock Performances: Rumble (RUM.O) surged 16.2% after rebranding to RUM Group and closing its acquisition of German AI cloud company Northern Data; Smith & Wesson (SWBI.O) saw a 16.6% increase following a rise in fourth-quarter sales, highlighting robust performances among individual companies.
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- Federal Reserve Outlook: At the first meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh, the Fed held rates steady but indicated a potential rate hike in 2026, raising the year-end core inflation projection to 3.3%, reflecting a commitment to combating inflation that may influence future monetary policy directions.
- Positive Market Reaction: U.S. stock futures surged following the diplomatic progress, with Nasdaq futures up 1.4% and S&P 500 futures up 0.9%, indicating investor optimism about market prospects, which could stimulate further capital inflows into equities.
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- Significant Economic Impact: As part of the deal, the U.S. will lift its naval blockade of Iran and restore pre-war military deployments within 30 days, while Iran will facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing commercial shipping to resume, which is expected to stabilize global oil prices.
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- Positive Market Reaction: Following the signing of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, U.S. stock futures rose broadly, with S&P 500 futures up about 0.81%, reflecting market optimism about future economic improvements, particularly against the backdrop of energy prices and inflation pressures.
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- Stock Surge: RUM's stock surged over 18% late Wednesday after the restructuring announcement, reflecting positive market sentiment towards the company's new direction and indicating increased investor confidence in its AI business prospects.
- Infrastructure Development: Quake AI integrates approximately 22,000 NVIDIA H100 and H200 GPUs, with a data center network power capacity of around 250 megawatts, providing strong future scalability to support additional AI hardware and cloud service deployments, thereby enhancing the company's technical capabilities.
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