The Biggest Investors Are Selling Stocks Right Now, Yet S&P 500 Notches Best 3-Day Streak In 7 Months - Should You Buy?
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Major U.S. pension funds, including CalPERS and the New York State Common Retirement Fund, are reducing their stock allocations in favor of private equity and real estate. Despite this, the S&P 500, as tracked by SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), rebounded with a 3.2% surge in early May after a downturn in April, buoyed by the Federal Reserve's dovish stance on interest rates and a cooler-than-expected April jobs report.

May 06, 2024 | 8:16 pm
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experienced a significant rebound in early May, surging 3.2% after a challenging April, influenced by the Federal Reserve's softer stance on interest rates and a positive jobs report.
The SPY ETF's rebound is directly attributed to the Federal Reserve's dovish stance on interest rates and the positive April jobs report, which alleviated concerns of aggressive rate hikes and fueled optimism in the stock market.
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