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US equities jump Friday as S&P 500 climbs 1.1% to 5,930.85, cutting weekly decline to 2% after cooler inflation data eases rate‑cut bets.
The S&P 500 surged 1.1% on Friday, lifting the index to 5,930.85 and trimming the week’s loss to 2% after a core‑inflation measure came in slightly below economists’ forecasts [2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 daily gain | +1.1% (to 5,930.85) |
| Dow Jones daily gain | +1.2% (up 498 points) |
| Nasdaq daily gain | +1.0% |
| 10‑yr Treasury yield | 4.52% (down from 4.57%) |
A report showed the Fed‑preferred inflation gauge for the prior month was modestly lower than the consensus estimate, a signal that price pressures may be easing from the peak of more than 9% [2]. The surprise prompted traders to reduce the probability of zero rate cuts in 2025 to about 16%, according to CME Group data [2]. The lower inflation reading helped “big‑tech” names, especially Nvidia, lead the rally, while the broader market saw roughly nine of ten S&P 500 constituents rise [2].
The equity gains spilled over to bonds, with the 10‑year Treasury yield slipping to 4.52% from 4.57% the previous day [2]. The dollar and commodity markets were largely unchanged, while overseas indices posted modest declines across much of Asia and Europe [2]. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 498 points, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1%, marking the best day for the S&P 500 in six weeks [2].
The rally shows that even a modest improvement in inflation data can quickly reverse market sentiment, but the underlying uncertainty about future rate cuts and political developments keeps the outlook fragile.
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