Tech Stocks Gain on Wall Street as Iran-Israel Conflict Eases and Fed's Move Nears
Financial industry's anxiety over potential Middle Eastern conflict dissipates.
The downward trend in oil prices has set the tone for US stock markets this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Index closed up 0.8 percent at 42,515 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 0.9 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively. Despite continuous attacks between Israel and Iran, oil prices have eased, causing a relief among investors.
"The attacks are ongoing, but for now, it appears that oil markets and shipping routes remain undisturbed," said David Miller, chief investment officer at Catalyst Funds. This factor led to a drop of over two percent in Monday's oil prices. The escalation between Israel and Iran, which resulted in a seven percent increase in oil prices on Friday, sent all major US indices plummeting by more than one percent.
Reports suggest that Iran is looking to end hostilities with Israel, offering a glimmer of hope for a ceasefire and assuaging fears of an oil supply disruption from the region. "The market has already factored in some of the worst possibilities, including disruptions in energy markets or the potential for a larger conflict," said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management.
Upcoming discussions at the US Federal Reserve are now under the microscope. Despite expectations for two interest rate cuts by December, the initial cut in September seems to be the most probable. "The key is how much wiggle room the Fed thinks it has," said Ben Laidler, strategist at Bradesco BBI. "We were pleasantly surprised that tariffs haven't yet affected inflation."
Investors are closely watching the Fed's pronouncements on interest rates. The easing of fears regarding oil price spikes due to a prolonged Middle East conflict has caused yields on US Treasury bonds to decrease.
Tech stocks are currently in high demand on Wall Street. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index saw a surge of around three percent. Stocks of AMD, Super Micro Computer, Palantir, and Nvidia increased by 8.8 percent, 5.1 percent, 2.9 percent, and 1.9 percent, respectively. Meta stocks rose by 2.9 percent following the company's announcement of advertising on WhatsApp.
The latest plans from one of U.S. President Donald Trump's companies have stirred up the US telecommunications sector. Shares of AT&T and Verizon have dipped about one percent each. The Trump Organization, led by Trump's sons during his presidency, unveiled their own mobile network catering to conservative Americans with features like roadside assistance and telemedicine. UPS and FedEx shares have risen by more than one percent after being named as shipping partners for Trump Mobile.
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