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US Stocks Surge on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
22 Nov
Summary
- US stocks saw significant gains Friday, driven by rate cut expectations.
- Nvidia's potential AI chip sales to China fueled market optimism.
- Eli Lilly achieved a record $1 trillion market capitalization.
US stock markets experienced a significant upswing on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all posting substantial gains. This rally was largely attributed to increased investor confidence in a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in the upcoming month, following encouraging remarks from central bank officials.
The market was further buoyed by positive news surrounding Nvidia, whose shares rose amid reports that the US administration is considering allowing the sale of its H200 AI chips to China. Simultaneously, Eli Lilly reached an unprecedented $1 trillion market capitalization, marking a new record for the pharmaceutical company.
Investor sentiment has been cautious in recent sessions, reflecting concerns over high technology sector valuations and anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve's December meeting. Despite this, the day's trading saw a strong advance in stocks, with a clear majority of issues rising on both the NYSE and Nasdaq.
