US Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Decision; Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs | Bloomberg Brief 1/28/2026
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US stock futures are rising ahead of the Fed's rate decision, while Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs, a significant layoff announcement. The dollar has steadied after a recent drop, and major companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla are set to report quarterly earnings. The market is anticipating the Fed's rate path for this year.
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US equity futures rise after the S&P 500 hit an all-time high ahead of the Fed's rate decision. Meta, Microsoft and Tesla are among firms to report quarterly results on the busiest day in market caps for earnings. Dollar steadies after its biggest drop since April as President Trump brushed off concerns of a weaker greenback. Amazon announces plans to lay off about 16,000 employees. Citi's Andrew Hollenhorst looks ahead to the Fed's rate path this year. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 28, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.