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Markets close the week with mixed results. The Nasdaq rose 1.4% on strong earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet, while the S&P 500 and Dow had smaller gains. Worries about inflation resurfaced after a key report showed prices are still rising, keeping investors on edge about the Fed’s next move. Oil prices spiked as tensions in the Middle East flared, adding to concerns.
All eyes are now on next week’s inflation data for clearer signs of where things are headed.
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Tech Shines, Inflation Looms, and the Fed Holds the Cards
Q1 earnings came in mixed this week. Tech and consumer stocks powered ahead, but margin pressure and rising input costs weighed on others. While inflation shows signs of easing in some areas, it remains stubbornly high, keeping the Fed’s next move up in the air. With trading volumes subdued, investors are holding back—waiting for fresh inflation data and Fed signals to set the course for rates and growth.
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Tech Leads the Charge While the Rest Treads Water
Tech stocks soared this week as softer inflation raised hopes for fewer Fed rate hikes. Growth sectors gained momentum, but the broader market stayed cautious. Value stocks held steady, powered by solid fundamentals. The big question: can inflation keep easing and earnings stay strong?
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Oil Dips, Gold Rallies, and Metals Stall
Commodities were all over the place this week. Oil dipped as demand concerns lingered, while natural gas swung with inventory shifts. Gold and silver climbed, fueled by safe-haven demand amid inflation and geopolitical tensions. Industrial metals stayed range-bound, waiting for growth clues.
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Dollar Drops as Fed Hopes Fuel Currency Shifts
The dollar weakened this week as hopes grew for a more dovish Fed. The Euro and Pound gained ground, while the Yen stayed flat under Japan’s easing stance. Emerging market currencies moved with local data and global risk sentiment. All eyes are now on upcoming U.S. inflation data to see if the dollar’s decline holds.
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Inflation, rate moves, and global risks are keeping markets unpredictable. Stay with us as we break down the latest trends and show you how to stay ahead in this ever-changing landscape. 📊🚀
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