Major indexes are higher after Fed Governor Waller said he is 'increasingly confident' that policy is well positioned to get inflation back to 2%.
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk
Major stock indexes have risen following comments from Fed Governor Waller expressing increased confidence in the current monetary policy's ability to reduce inflation to the 2% target.
November 28, 2023 | 5:44 pm
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) likely experienced a positive impact as investor confidence grew following Waller's remarks on inflation control.
Fed Governor Waller's comments on inflation may lead to increased investor optimism, potentially driving up demand for DIA as it tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is sensitive to economic outlook changes.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The NASDAQ-100 tracking ETF (QQQ) likely saw its price increase as a result of Waller's positive comments on the effectiveness of monetary policy.
The technology-heavy NASDAQ-100, represented by QQQ, often reacts positively to news that suggests a stable economic environment, which Waller's comments on inflation suggest.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) likely benefited from Waller's remarks, with investors gaining confidence in the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation.
SPY, which tracks the S&P 500, is likely to see a positive impact as Waller's comments may reduce uncertainty about the economic policy and its effectiveness in controlling inflation.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80