The US economy grew by 3.3% in Q4 of 2023, surpassing expectations by a significant margin. Economists predict continued growth in 2024, led by consumer spending and a strong labor market.
It’s a bullish day on Wall Street, with major U.S. large-cap indices reaching record highs, driven by broad-based rallies in tech-related stocks as investors continue to embrace the AI trade.
US economy shows robust start to 2024, driven by service & manufacturing sectors. PMI at highest levels since mid-2023. Demand & business confidence improve, inflation cools. Challenges include supply delays & declining purchasing activity in manufacturing.
Wall Street took a breather on Tuesday, with the major U.S. stock indices trading near the flatline or showing slight declines during midday trading in New York as investors closely await a series of relevant earnings reports and crucial economic data slated for the remainder of the week.
The S&P 500 Index, as tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), achieved historic all-time highs during the last session of the week, marking a significant milestone following more than two years
The S&P 500 Index recorded a new all-time-high, spurred by Fed Chair Jerome Powell's verdict at the FOMC, cooling inflation, and tech stocks' performance.