U.S. stocks advanced on May 7 after a late rally in semiconductor stocks, sparked by news that regulations on artificial intelligence chips would be loosened. While the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady caused initial uncertainty, the chipmaker surge helped boost investor sentiment. The Fed’s caution about rising inflation and unemployment continues to weigh on the market, but optimism remains around potential rate cuts and trade talks.
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Daily Market Snapshot: April 16, 2025
U.S. stocks ended sharply lower as Nvidia warned of significant charges from new U.S. export restrictions, and Federal Reserve Chair Powell acknowledged slowing economic growth. The escalating trade war with China continues to weigh heavily on markets, with tariffs raising inflation fears and adding uncertainty to the economic outlook.
