Key Takeaways:
- 💵 Dollar fell after U.S. inflation met expectations in January, easing concerns
- 📉 Probability of Fed cutting rates in June increased to 66%
- 🔄 Month-end rebalancing may result in weaker dollar as U.S. economic data cools
- 💴 Yen gained as Bank of Japan board member hinted at exiting ultra-easy policies
- 📈 Bitcoin held near a more than two-year high
- 💹 Wall St closed at record highs on Thursday with S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new peaks
- 📈 Technology stocks linked to AI, such as Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, were key drivers of the rally
- 💱 Expectations for Fed interest rate cuts in June increased after U.S. inflation data
- 📉 Nvidia, Dell Technologies, and chipmakers saw gains, while Boeing and Snowflake experienced declines
- 📆 February saw positive gains for S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones, marking the fourth straight monthly advance
- 💬 Federal Reserve officials expressed differing views on inflation and rate cut timing
- 📊 Market saw more advancing stocks than decliners on both NYSE and Nasdaq
- 📈 S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new highs with 52-week high records being established
- 💰 Investors analyzing inflation data and Fed comments for interest rate cut timing
- 📉 U.S. stocks lost momentum despite positive start to the day
- 📈 Reports of sticky inflation pushing back expectations of rate cuts to June
- 💼 Major indexes track for fourth consecutive monthly advance
- 🤖 Tech-heavy Nasdaq leading rally driven by artificial intelligence optimism
- 🛍️ Real estate stocks leading gains in S&P 500 sub-indexes
- 📉 Snowflake slumped after forecasting below Wall Street estimates
- 💹 Paramount Global climbed on posting surprise profit from streaming gains
- 🏛️ U.S. Congress attempting to avert partial government shutdown
- 📈 Advancing issues outnumbered decliners on NYSE and Nasdaq
- 📊 S&P index recording new highs and lows, Nasdaq recording new highs and lows
Dollar Falls as U.S. Inflation Meets Expectations
The dollar fell after U.S. inflation data for January came in line with expectations, easing concerns among investors.
Probability of Fed Rate Cut Increases
The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting rates in June rose to 66% following the release of the inflation data.
Tech Stocks Drive Wall Street Rally
Technology stocks linked to artificial intelligence, such as Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, were the key drivers behind the rally that led Wall Street to close at record highs.
Real Estate Stocks Lead Gains in S&P 500
Rate-sensitive real estate stocks led gains in the S&P 500 sub-indexes, showing a positive trend for the sector.
Snowflake Slumps on Downbeat Forecast
Snowflake saw a slump in its stock price after forecasting first-quarter product revenue below Wall Street estimates, leading to investor concerns.
Congress Works to Avert Shutdown
The U.S. Congress made a last-minute attempt to avert a partial government shutdown, signaling efforts to maintain stability in the government operations.