Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq step higher as focus turns to Fed's rate path
Published On Feb 18, 2025, 10:00 AM
Today, U.S. stocks showed upward movement as investors focus on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. The S&P 500 reached a high thanks to optimism about the future role of rates in the economy, despite mixed signals regarding inflation and ongoing discussions within the Fed. The U.S.-Russia talks on the Ukraine war and the upcoming earnings reports from major companies are also influencing market sentiments. Notably, stocks in the technology sector, particularly chipmakers like Intel and Nvidia, saw significant gains today.
Stock Forecasts
INTC
Positive
With Fed officials indicating a strong stance on holding rates steady, this could signal stability which often encourages buying. Additionally, the positive movement in tech stocks, especially Intel with potential restructuring talks, suggests bullish sentiment.
LMT
Positive
The ongoing U.S.-Russia talks around the Ukraine war may further lead to fluctuations in defense sector stocks, which could attract investor interest as tensions persist. Stocks in this sector appear to have strong support.
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