Stock futures tumble as hopes of further stimulus fade
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stock index futures fell on Wednesday after minutes of the Federal Reserve’s March meeting released on Tuesday showed policymakers were less inclined to provide more economic stimulus, curbing investors’ appetite for risky assets. Supportive policies by the U. S. central bank have been a primary catalyst for the S&P 500’s surge of 30 percent since October, even though improving economic conditions have also played a part in the rally. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 retreated from four-year highs following the release of the Fed meeting minutes. Still, the index is up 12. . . .
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