Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip with Powell speech, Trump-led sweep in focus
Published On Nov 14, 2024, 12:00 PM
Today, U.S. stock markets saw slight declines, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all dipping approximately 0.2%. Investors are awaiting a significant speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, which may influence prospects for interest rate cuts. There's also attention on the recent Republican sweep in Congress, which could affect economic policies under President-elect Donald Trump. The overarching sentiment remains positive, deriving from expectations of a rate cut in December due to recent consumer inflation data. Notably, Disney's shares spiked following strong quarterly earnings and optimistic future projections, signaling investor faith in its continued recovery in the streaming sector.