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Stock market today: Wall Street sinks after good news on the economy raises worries about inflation


Published on 2025-01-10 13:01:16 - MSN
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  • U.S. stocks are sinking on worries that Friday's good news on the job market may be too good and prove to be bad for Wall Street by keeping inflation and interest rates high. The S&P 500 was down 0.8% in early trading and on track for its fourth losing week in the last five.

The article from MSN Money discusses the recent performance of Wall Street, where major stock indexes like the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq experienced declines. This downturn came despite positive economic news, such as a drop in unemployment claims to 201,000, which was lower than expected. The good economic indicators, including a robust labor market, raised concerns about potential inflation and the possibility that the Federal Reserve might keep interest rates higher for longer. This fear was compounded by comments from Fed officials suggesting a cautious approach to rate cuts, leading investors to sell off stocks. Additionally, the market was influenced by rising Treasury yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield increasing to 4.67% from 4.60%, reflecting expectations of sustained or even higher interest rates. The article also mentions specific corporate news, like Tesla's stock drop due to a recall of its Cybertruck, and broader market reactions to economic data and Fed policy expectations.

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