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US stocks fluctuate as markets anticipate Fed minutes and Nvidia earnings

EditorNikhilesh Pawar
Published 21/11/2023, 17:10
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Tuesday's stock market activity has been marked by fluctuations as investors awaited the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and key earnings reports. Earlier in the day, following a successful 20-year bond auction, both bonds and stocks, including tech giants Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), rallied to record highs. The optimism was tempered later on, however, as shares fell ahead of the anticipated economic updates.

The Federal Reserve is expected to release its meeting minutes at 2 p.m. today. These records are closely watched by traders for hints about future interest rate moves. The consensus among market participants is that the Fed will maintain steady rates towards year-end, especially given the recent decline in long-term yields. Despite a slowdown in October's inflation, central bank officials have not dismissed the possibility of further rate hikes.

In addition to the Fed's minutes, Nvidia is projected to announce its third-quarter earnings after the market closes today. The company is expected to surpass its $16 billion forecast, which has contributed to investor confidence and a surge in its stock price to record levels.

Contrastingly, retailers like Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) and American Eagle (NYSE:AEO) released disappointing earnings reports, reflecting the impact of reduced consumer spending. This news influenced a downturn in the stock market and dampened the earlier rally.

Amidst these developments, a group of leading tech companies, referred to as the "Magnificent 7," saw their market capitalization increase by $150 billion. This surge was partly fueled by excitement over news from OpenAI, highlighting the ongoing interest in technology investments.

Overall, market behavior suggests that investors may be anticipating an early "Santa rally," a term used to describe a rise in stock prices during December. This upbeat sentiment contrasts with anecdotes such as that of a former jazz critic who expressed regret over selling Apple shares (NASDAQ:AAPL) too soon and missing out on substantial gains.

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