The S&P 500 closed at a record high for the second straight day, shrugging off Federal Reserve signals of a prolonged pause on rate cuts. The market rally was driven by optimism in tech and consumer sectors.
\ud83d\udd39 S&P 500 \u2b06\ufe0f +0.2% (Record high: 6,140.88)
\ud83d\udd39 Nasdaq Composite \u2b06\ufe0f +0.1%
\ud83d\udd39 Dow Jones \u2b06\ufe0f +71 points (+0.2%)
The Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes reaffirmed that rate cuts remain on hold, with officials stressing the need for more disinflation evidence before considering any policy shift.
Key takeaways:
\u2714 Fed wants inflation to return to 2% sustainably
\u2714 Strong economic resilience supports rate pause
\u2714 Market participants adjusting expectations for rate cuts later in 2025
\u2705 Flat close despite unveiling a new budget iPhone 16e
\u2705 Expected to boost sales in emerging markets
\u2705 Launch set for later this month
\u274c -6% drop on revenue decline from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)
\u274c Concerns over networking equipment demand slowdown
\u274c Guidance below expectations amid uncertain energy outlook
\ud83d\udcc8 S&P 500 & Nasdaq remain strong despite rate uncertainty
\ud83d\udcc9 Fed’s cautious approach may delay aggressive market moves
\ud83d\ude80 Tech & AI sectors remain key drivers of stock market growth
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