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Fed Outlook in Focus as US Stocks Rally Picks up Steam


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Friday, May 2nd 2025 at 14:41 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

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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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