Dow revives as Nasdaq, S&P 500 slide amid rate-cut fears
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US stocks experienced a mixed performance with the Dow Jones Industrial Average showing resilience, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 declined due to diminishing hopes for interest rate cuts. The Nasdaq fell by about 1% and the S&P 500 by 0.4%, as investors await a key consumer inflation report.

January 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm
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The S&P 500 declined by 0.4% as investor sentiment was affected by diminishing hopes for interest rate cuts ahead of a key inflation report.
The S&P 500's decline is linked to broader market concerns over interest rates and inflation. The index's performance reflects investor caution ahead of the upcoming inflation report.
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IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
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The Nasdaq Composite fell by about 1% as tech stocks led a decline in US markets, driven by reduced expectations for interest rate cuts.
The Nasdaq Composite is heavily influenced by tech stocks, which led the market decline. The drop is attributed to reduced expectations for interest rate cuts, which can negatively impact growth stocks like those in the tech sector.
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IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90