US Economic Growth Defies High Rates: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Falls Amid Mixed Market Signals

July 26, 2024
US Economic Growth Defies High Rates: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Falls Amid Mixed Market Signals
  • Consumer and business spending fuel economic growth despite high interest rates, with real consumer spending on services playing a significant role.

  • Tech giants like Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft see minor declines, while Tesla bounces back from a significant slump.

  • Market volatility persists as concerns mount over over-stretched megacap stocks.

  • Durable Goods Orders in June show a mixed trend, with a notable decline overall but a rise when excluding transportation.

  • Inflation, though reduced from 9.1% in 2022 to 3% this year, remains elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels.

  • Moderation in inflationary pressure from GDP data could influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance and market conditions.

  • The U.S. economy faces a slowdown due to higher borrowing rates following 11 interest rate hikes by the Fed in 2022 and 2023, aimed at curbing high inflation.

  • In the second quarter of 2020, the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.8% compared to the previous quarter.

  • There is a possibility of an interest rate cut in September due to cooling inflation and robust economic growth.

  • Recent GDP data indicates a positive economic trend, countering recession fears and worries about rising interest rates.

  • The Dow closes higher, the S&P 500 ends lower, and the Nasdaq declines amidst reactions to US economic growth data.

  • Despite a decline in Q1 profit, Ashok Leyland's stock surges by 4%.

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