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Stocks hover near highs, tariffs, inflation, and desert diplomacy stir markets


Published on 2025-02-19 08:01:09 - FXStreet
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The article from FXStreet discusses the current state of the U.S. stock market, which is hovering near record highs despite various economic and geopolitical pressures. Key points include the anticipation of the Federal Reserve's minutes for insights on future interest rate decisions, the impact of recent U.S. inflation data showing a slight decrease, and the ongoing trade tensions with China, highlighted by new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Additionally, the article touches on the potential effects of these tariffs on global trade, the U.S. economy's resilience with a GDP growth forecast of 2.1% for 2024, and the political landscape with President Biden's visit to the Middle East amidst ongoing conflicts. The market's reaction to these events remains cautiously optimistic, with investors closely watching for any policy shifts or economic indicators that could sway market directions.

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[ https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/stocks-hover-near-highs-tariffs-inflation-and-desert-diplomacy-stir-markets-202502191227 ]
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