Major indexes are higher after the core PCE price index increase was slightly below estimates. Additionally, consumer sentiment came in slightly above expectations.
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Major indexes rose as the core PCE price index increase was slightly below estimates, and consumer sentiment exceeded expectations.

August 30, 2024 | 2:08 pm
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DIA, representing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is likely to see a positive impact as major indexes rise due to favorable economic indicators.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by DIA, is expected to benefit from the overall positive market sentiment driven by better-than-expected economic data.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
IWM, representing the Russell 2000, may experience a positive impact as small-cap stocks benefit from improved consumer sentiment.
The Russell 2000, tracked by IWM, is likely to gain as small-cap stocks are sensitive to consumer sentiment, which came in above expectations.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
QQQ, representing the Nasdaq-100, is likely to rise as tech-heavy indexes benefit from positive economic data.
The Nasdaq-100, tracked by QQQ, is expected to benefit from the positive market sentiment as tech stocks often react favorably to improved economic indicators.
CONFIDENCE 88
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPY, representing the S&P 500, is likely to see a positive impact as major indexes rise on favorable economic news.
The S&P 500, tracked by SPY, is expected to benefit from the overall positive market sentiment driven by better-than-expected economic data.
CONFIDENCE 92
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85