S&P 500 Bulls Return Despite Stiff Powell and Hawkish Fed Interest Rates

U.S. equity indices, with S&P 500 up by 0.43% end the day in the green after volatile swings driven by central bank messaging and semi...

S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended higher after two red days

Quick overview

  • U.S. equity indices ended the day in positive territory, with the S&P 500 up by 0.43% after a volatile trading session influenced by central bank messaging and semiconductor news.
  • The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but Chair Jerome Powell's comments on economic uncertainty tempered initial market enthusiasm.
  • A potential lifting of global chip export restrictions by President Trump boosted sentiment in the tech sector, contributing to late-day gains.
  • Despite today's gains, investors remain cautious as they digest Fed signals and prepare for upcoming inflation and trade data.

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U.S. equity indices, with S&P 500 up by 0.43% end the day in the green after volatile swings driven by central bank messaging and semiconductor headlines.

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