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U.S. Inflation Surges Past Expectations, Sparking Investor Concerns and Market Volatility Amid Fed Policy Uncertainty.
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(XLY) has seen a decline of 0.7% in pre-market trading. The sector is currently the only one among eleven trading below its 50-day moving average. Notably, key holdings within XLY such as Amazon, Tesla, and Marriott have reported negative returns, contributing to the fund's overall performance.
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(XLF) has experienced a decline of 0.6% since Monday, coinciding with broader market movements. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports has raised concerns about global economic growth, contributing to the fund's current performance.
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Market Volatility Ahead of Powell's Testimony and Trump's Tariffs as UK Retail Sales Rise 2.5% Year-on-Year.
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(VGT) has seen a price increase of 1.2% since Friday. Key contributors to this performance include NVIDIA Corp (NVDA), which rose significantly, contributing notably to the ETF's gains.
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(IBB) declined over the past week, closing at $137.67. Comparatively, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) experienced a larger drop. Concerns regarding potential funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) were also highlighted in these discussions.
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(XLE) has seen a price increase of 0.9% since Friday. President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports is expected to escalate trade tensions, potentially raising costs for energy companies. This comes amid rising input prices and broader economic uncertainties.
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Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum spark trade tensions, while investors brace for key inflation data and Fed Chair Powell's testimony amid rising market volatility.
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U.S. stock markets exhibited mixed results as caution prevailed ahead of the jobs report, contributing to the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) experiencing a decline.
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Recent speeches by Fed official Neel Kashkari have heightened the sensitivity of VGT to monetary policy discussions, reflecting the market's focus on the implications for the tech sector amidst ongoing volatility.
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The U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report released today revealed an increase of 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations, while the unemployment rate decreased to 4%. (XLF) achieved an all-time high, distinguishing itself as the only sector ETF within the S&P 500 to do so.
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U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Expected to Add 170,000 Jobs Amid Steady Unemployment Rate; Canada Surprises with Strong Employment Growth as Global Markets React Cautiously.
