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Stocks increase following Federal Reserve interest rate announcement and Powell press briefing – News

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Last updated: 2024/05/02 at 12:31 AM
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The U.S. Federal Reserve held its key interest rate unchanged in a recent meeting, but hinted that a rate cut may be on the horizon, causing U.S. stocks to initially waver before rising. The decision was made by the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) with a unanimous vote to keep the Fed funds target rate steady at 5.25%-5.50%. Despite no change in rates, there are concerns about inflation not meeting targets, leading to uncertainty about the timing of any potential rate cut. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured the public that the central bank remains committed to its 2% inflation target and mentioned that the labor market is normalizing.

First-quarter earnings reports for S&P 500 companies have shown positive trends, with 77% of companies beating consensus expectations. Analysts now expect aggregate first-quarter S&P 500 earnings growth to be 6.6% year-on-year, a significant improvement over initial estimates. However, not all companies reported positive news, as some like Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro Computer saw declines in stock value due to disappointing forecasts and missed revenue targets. Overall, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index was pulled lower by these weak results, despite other companies like Amazon.com and Johnson & Johnson posting strong earnings.

Some individual companies experienced significant fluctuations in stock prices, with Amazon.com rising due to better-than-expected quarterly results driven by AI-related growth in cloud computing. Conversely, Starbucks and CVS Health faced declines after cutting sales forecasts and missing profit expectations, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all saw gains following the FOMC meeting, with communication services leading in sector performance and energy stocks lagging. Advancing stocks outnumbered decliners on both the NYSE and Nasdaq, indicating a positive market sentiment overall.

As the market moves forward, investors will continue to monitor how the Federal Reserve’s decisions impact stock performance and economic indicators. With ongoing concerns about inflation and uncertainties in the global economy, it remains to be seen how future rate decisions will shape market trends. The strong earnings reported by some companies may provide a buffer against potential economic challenges, but caution is still advised in navigating market fluctuations. Overall, the recent developments in the U.S. stock market underscore the importance of staying informed and adaptable in a dynamic financial landscape.

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