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US Markets Tumble Amid Weak Jobs Report and Mixed Earnings, Dollar Weakens
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The US stock market experienced a sharp drop on Friday, with major indices closing significantly lower. The S&P 500 fell 1.84%, the Nasdaq sank 2.43%, and the Dow Jones plunged nearly 610.71 points (-1.51%). The downturn was primarily driven by a weaker-than-expected jobs report, which raised concerns about a slowing economy. For the week, the […]
Tech Stocks Surge as Fed Signals Potential Rate Cut
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In July 2024, the Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate at 5.25%-5.50% for the eighth consecutive meeting. The decision aligned with market expectations. The central bank noted progress towards its 2% inflation target, though inflation remains somewhat elevated. Economic indicators suggest continued solid expansion, with job gains moderating and unemployment rising slightly but still […]
Tech Slump and Earnings Misses Weigh on US Stocks Ahead of Fed Decision
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US stocks erased early gains as declines in heavyweight chip companies pressured tech-exposed equity indices. The S&P 500 fell 0.50% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.31%, reaching its lowest level in nearly two months. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 203.4 points (0.50%), extending its outperformance over tech-heavy counterparts, supported by banks and insurers. Markets were assessing recent […]
Tech Earnings Disappointment Triggers Steep Wall Street Sell-Off
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US stocks plummeted on Wednesday, with major indices suffering substantial losses. The S&P 500 fell 2.31%, marking its worst day since December 2022, while the Nasdaq plunged 3.62%, its poorest performance since October 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also took a hit, shedding 504.22 points (-1.25%). This market downturn was primarily attributed to a […]
Dow Jones Hits Record High as US Stocks Rally on Rate Cut Hopes
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Major US stock indices climbed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones leading gains. The Dow surged 742.76 points (1.85%), marking its second consecutive record close and the strongest performance since June 2023. The S&P 500 rose 0.64%, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.21%. Market sentiment was primarily driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. […]
U.S. Inflation Eases While Tech Stocks Struggle
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The US annual inflation rate dropped to 3% in June 2024, its lowest level since June 2023 and below the forecasted 3.1%. This marks the third consecutive month of decline, down from 3.3% in May. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) unexpectedly fell 0.1% month-over-month, the first decline since May 2020, contrary to expectations of a […]
Wall Street Rallies on Soft Jobs Data and Rate Cut Speculation
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On Friday, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs, climbing by 0.54% and 0.9%, respectively, and the Dow Jones added 67.87 points (0.17%). The session was influenced by data indicating a decrease in US hiring for June and a rise in the unemployment rate to the highest since the end of 2021, which […]
US Labor Market Exceed Forecasts; Major Indices Hit New Highs
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated at the European Central Bank Forum that prices are now showing signs of resuming a disinflationary trend, and significant progress has been made on curbing inflation. He refrained from indicating a specific timeline for the initial interest rate reduction but acknowledged a significant enhancement in labor market equilibrium, characterizing it […]
Wall Street Treads Water as Investors Await Key Economic Reports
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US stocks saw a modest increase on Wednesday, ending a fluctuating session on a slightly positive note with investors remaining cautious ahead of the anticipated PCE report on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 15.64 points (0.04%), while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced minor gains of 0.16% and 0.48%, respectively, maintaining levels […]
Mixed Signals from Retail Sales and Manufacturing, Markets React Positively
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In May 2024, US retail sales experienced a slight uptick of 0.1% month-over-month, coming from a revised 0.2% decline in April, and fell short of the anticipated 0.2% growth. Such movement signals a dip in consumer sentiment. Conversely, manufacturing output saw significant growth, rising 0.9% in the same month and outperforming the expected 0.3% increase. […]