Mixed earnings and lower inflation raise the chance of a Fed rate cut to 79.5%, sparking optimism in S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
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U.S. stocks are consolidating amid mixed earnings and unexpected declines in producer prices, increasing the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in March to 79.5%. While services prices remained stable, the divergence in inflation indicators is significant. On Tuesday, the stock market retreated as investors scrutinized bank earnings reports. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America delivered mixed results, marking the start of the earnings season.
Focus remained on the banking sector, with Goldman Sachs reporting strong fourth-quarter revenue due to robust equity sales and trading, contrasting with Morgan Stanley’s profit decline due to charges.
Tesla’s stock fell after CEO Elon Musk expressed concerns about expanding in artificial intelligence and robotics without more voting control. Investors also awaited insights from Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s speech, while hawkish comments from European Central Bank officials impacted rate cut expectations.
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