U.S. Stock Futures Rise But Asia, European Markets Fall on Rate Cut Uncertainty
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 25 2025
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Source: WSJ
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stock futures increased following the Nasdaq's record close, driven by Alphabet's earnings, despite ongoing trade tensions and disappointing housing data.
European and Asian Markets: European stocks declined amid uncertainty regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts, reflecting a similar trend seen in Asian markets.
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NatWest Group plc is a United Kingdom-based banking company. The Company serves customers in England and Wales, supporting them with their personal, private, and business banking needs. It also offers businesses specialist sector knowledge in areas such as sustainable energy, commercial property and technology, as well as access to specialist entrepreneurial support. Its segments include Retail Banking, Private Banking, Commercial & Institutional, and Central items & other. The Retail Banking segment serves personal customers in the United Kingdom, including Ulster Bank customers in Northern Ireland. The Private Banking segment serves United Kingdom-connected high-net-worth individuals and their business interests. The Commercial & Institutional segment consists of customer businesses reported under business banking, commercial mid-market and corporate & institutions, supporting its customers across the full non-personal customer lifecycle, both domestically and internationally.
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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.
