🏦 Financials Rally on Dovish Powell Comments, Coinbase Surges to Multi-Month High on GENIUS Act and Credit Facility Expansion | Financials Sector Insight
Financials moved sharply higher as Fed Chair Powell signaled a more cautious stance on rates, raising expectations for potential cuts. Mastercard, Visa, JPMorgan, and American Express contributed to gains, supported by strong market sentiment and new strategic initiatives.
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Tuesday, June 24
XLF [+1.8%]
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) has risen by 1.8% during market hours today, reflecting a broader positive trend among financials, which have increased by 1.23% as part of the S&P sector ETFs. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony today highlighted a cautious approach to interest rates, suggesting potential cuts if inflation remains subdued, which has contributed to favorable market conditions. Significant contributors to XLF's performance include Mastercard, Visa, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and American Express, with notable price movements and partnerships enhancing their market positions. The Dow Jones Index has also risen by 1.22%, indicating strong market sentiment that may correlate with XLF's current performance.