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U.S. Stock Futures Drop Amid Trade Tensions and Strong Retail Sales, While Gold Prices Rise Due to Stagflation Fears.
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Recent announcements regarding U.S. tariffs have notably affected the technology sector, which VGT is heavily invested in. President Trump announced a temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for certain tech products, offering relief to companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
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President Trump's announcement of a temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs is anticipated to ease market tensions and support growth in the financial sector.
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Among XLE's holdings, Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp contributed positively, with Exxon experiencing a price target adjustment by Morgan Stanley to $133, while BNP Paribas Exane lowered its target for Exxon to $93.
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Eurozone industrial production sees first annual growth in two years, while U.S. tariff hints boost European equities amid mixed signals on inflation and monetary policy.
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(VGT) has seen a price increase of 3.2% in pre-market trading. Major indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, are rising due to President Trump's decision to exempt certain consumer electronics from new tariffs on Chinese imports, easing trade tensions for technology companies.
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U.S. equity markets surge as Trump exempts consumer electronics from tariffs, while China's exports rise 12.4% amid trade surplus concerns and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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US-China trade tensions escalate, driving US dollar decline and fueling speculation of Fed interest rate cuts amid volatile equity markets.
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Trump's 90-day tariff pause sparks a near-10% rally in U.S. equities, while easing inflation data raises cautious optimism amid ongoing trade tensions with China.
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Market Volatility Soars as Trump Implements 104% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Sparking Trade War Fears and Treasury Yield Surge.
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The top contributors to VGT's performance include NVIDIA, which increased significantly, Microsoft with a modest rise amid internal challenges, and Apple, as consumers flock to stores ahead of possible price hikes due to tariffs.
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Significant contributors to XLY's performance include Amazon, Tesla, Home Depot, TJX, and Booking Holdings, with Amazon recently launching a new AI model aimed at enhancing voice application development.
