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Tag Archives: Nasdaq

U.S. Stocks Slump on Data Uncertainty 

U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday, as investors awaited data expected to impact the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rate cuts. The Dow dropped to 40,936.93, while the S&P 500 lost 2.12% to 5,528.93, and the Nasdaq Composite 3.26% to 17,136.30.  (NASDAQ Index Daily Price Chart, Source: Trading View)  Chip stocks were notably affected, with Nvidia, […]

US Markets Tumble Amid Weak Jobs Report and Mixed Earnings, Dollar Weakens 

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 

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 

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  

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 […]