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Mixed U.S. economic signals as jobless claims rise and manufacturing slows, while tariff concerns pressure global equities and gold prices soar amid safe-haven demand.
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(VGT) has experienced a decline of 0.6% since Tuesday. Concerns have arisen following President Trump's announcement of plans to impose 25% tariffs on automobile, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports, potentially increasing costs for technology companies reliant on international supply chains.
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Trump's tariff threats spark trade tension concerns, impacting global markets as investors await key U.S. economic data and Fed meeting minutes amidst European slowdown signals.
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The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has experienced a decline of 0.5% since Friday. Key contributors to this performance include Home Depot (HD), Tesla (TSLA), Chipotle (CMG), TJX, and McDonald's (MCD), all of which reported negative returns.
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(IBB) has seen a price increase since Friday. The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%, the first reduction in four years, which may stimulate economic activity and investment in the biotech sector.
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Geopolitical tensions and central bank policies drive market fluctuations as U.S.-Russia talks yield limited progress.
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Top contributors to XLY's performance included Tesla and Airbnb, with Airbnb reporting strong fourth-quarter earnings and a significant increase in gross booking value. Additionally, U.S. retail sales data revealed a decline of 0.9% month-over-month in January.
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(VGT) has experienced a decline of 0.5% in pre-market trading, coinciding with negative sentiment in the tech sector stemming from escalating trade tensions with China.
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Trump's tariff announcement stirs mixed market reactions as U.S. retail sales are expected to contract, while European equities show resilience amid geopolitical optimism.
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Oil prices have decreased today due to the potential for a peace deal in Ukraine. This development raises expectations of lifted U.S. sanctions on Russia's energy sector, which could increase global crude supply and negatively impact XLE.
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The U.S. CPI for January showed a year-over-year rise of 3%, exceeding expectations, which may influence monetary policy decisions. Initial jobless claims fell to 213,000, suggesting labor market resilience amidst economic uncertainties affecting the biotechnology sector.
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Among the ETF's holdings, notable contributors to performance included MA, AIG, and Charles Schwab Corporation, which recently completed a substantial secondary offering of shares totaling approximately $13.1 billion.
