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Bank of Japan holds interest rates at 0.5% amid inflation concerns, while UK retail sales rise and U.S.-China relations remain tense ahead of key talks.
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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates, Boosting Market Sentiment Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Geopolitical Tensions.
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Markets await Federal Reserve's expected 25 basis point rate cut amid weakening labor conditions and persistent inflation, while UK core inflation eases slightly and Canadian securities see a surge in foreign investment.
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XLE gained 1.7% alongside rising oil prices fueled by geopolitical tensions. Top holdings Exxon and Chevron drove the move, with Exxon extending monthly strength and Chevron securing a major gas transport agreement.
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U.S. Retail Sales Exceed Expectations Amid Inflationary Pressures, Market Awaits Fed's Interest Rate Decision.
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The Vanguard Information Technology ETF advanced with gains from Apple’s strong iPhone pre-orders, Intel’s $4B Altera deal with Silver Lake, and Broadcom’s new street-high target. Oracle and Microsoft also added to sector strength.
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The Consumer Discretionary ETF outperformed the S&P, with Tesla surging on upbeat delivery estimates and Elon Musk’s share purchase, while Amazon advanced on logistics upgrades in Mexico. Booking, Starbucks, and TJX also added to sector strength.
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Markets React to Weak Economic Data and Anticipated Central Bank Policy Changes Amid Rising Inflation Concerns.
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Adobe topped estimates with Q3 revenue of $5.99B and EPS of $5.31, boosting sentiment across the tech sector. (VGT) posted gains as Microsoft rallied on an OpenAI partnership update, Apple held steady despite iPhone delays in China, and Micron hit a record high ahead of Q4 results.
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Federal Reserve's anticipated 25-basis-point rate cut drives global market optimism amid mixed economic signals.
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XLF gained 1.6% alongside fresh S&P 500 and Dow records, fueled by stronger-than-expected CPI data and rising jobless claims that reinforced expectations of a Fed rate cut next week. Top contributors included JPMorgan, Mastercard, Bank of America, and BlackRock.
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Micron jumped nearly 8% on hyperscale demand forecasts and a Citi price target hike, while Synopsys rebounded 13% after a steep selloff, aided by ARK’s fresh stake.Oracle, however, slid 6% as investors questioned the scale and timing of its $300B OpenAI deal.
