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Stock Market Today: Dow ends about 225 points lower, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall after hot CPI report; Robinhood and Reddit earnings on deck


Published on 2025-02-12 16:21:25 - MarketWatch
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  • The strong CPI print for January is raising concerns about a reacceleration in inflation, along with questions about whether the Fed could keep interest rates on hold for the rest of 2025.

The article from MarketWatch discusses the current state of the U.S. stock market as investors and traders await the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are showing mild movements, with a cautious approach from investors due to the potential impact of the inflation data on Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. The market sentiment is mixed, with some sectors like technology experiencing slight gains, while others remain flat or slightly down. Analysts are particularly focused on whether the CPI will indicate persistent inflation pressures, which could influence the Fed's monetary policy, potentially leading to adjustments in interest rates. Additionally, the article touches on other economic indicators and corporate earnings that could sway market directions in the near term.

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[ https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-and-nasdaq-futures-mildly-mixed-as-traders-eye-cpi-inflation-report ]
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