Financial Times FT.com

Wall St higher on rate cut hopes

By Chris Bryant and Michael Mackenzie in New York

Published: October 29 2007 13:08 | Last updated: October 29 2007 21:13

Wall Street shares were higher on Monday as traders focused on expectations of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week.

Energy stocks surged as crude oil futures hit $93 for the first time. Materials stocks also attracted buyers, buoyed by rising commodity prices. Some positive earnings news also cheered the market.

You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the button below.

Read this