Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hold steady amid more inflation data
Published On Sep 12, 2024, 8:48 AM
On Thursday, US stocks experienced notable increases driven by positive market sentiment concerning tech stocks and anticipations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The S&P 500 saw a rise of 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite surged around 1%, fueled by gains from major tech players like Nvidia and Meta. Investors reacted to inflation data suggesting cooling pressures, notably from a Producer Price Index increase of 0.2%. The likelihood of a 25 basis point rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week rose to 87% following these reports. In contrast, shares of Moderna fell sharply by 12% after the company downgraded its revenue projections for 2025.