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Fed Outlook in Focus as US Stocks Rally Picks up Steam

FILE PHOTO: A screen displays a trading chart on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City after the White House announced a 90-day pause & lowered 10% reciprocal tariff for other countries, U.S., April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
U.S. stocks experienced a significant rally, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.9% and the Nasdaq 100 increasing by 2.9%, driven by optimism around potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2024. This surge was fueled by a drop in Treasury yields following a report showing U.S. inflation cooling more than expected, with the consumer price index rising 3.1% year-over-year in November, down from 3.2% in October. Investors are now focusing on the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, where policymakers are expected to maintain current interest rates but may signal future rate cuts, with markets pricing in a 40% chance of a cut as early as March 2024. The rally was broad-based, with sectors like technology and real estate leading the gains, while small-cap stocks also saw significant increases, reflecting a widespread belief in an impending shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy.

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