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Wall Street Surges on Fed Rate Cut Bets: Record Highs for S&P and Dow

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July 13, 2024
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  1. Wall Street hits record highs on expectations of a September Fed rate cut.
  2. Mixed bank earnings impact stocks; small and mid-cap indexes rally.
  3. Investors focus on tech-driven growth and AI sector performance.

What Happened?

Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by investor optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. The S&P 500 climbed 0.55% to 5,615.35 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.62% to 40,000.90 points. The Nasdaq gained 0.63% to 18,398.45 points. Apple and Nvidia, two of the market’s most valuable companies, each rose over 1%. Meanwhile, Tesla saw a 3% jump, with $38 billion worth of shares traded.

Bank stocks, however, faced challenges. JPMorgan Chase dipped 1.2% despite strong investment banking fees. Wells Fargo plummeted 6% after missing quarterly interest income estimates, and Citigroup fell 1.8% despite a surge in investment banking revenue. As a result, the S&P 500 banks index declined 1.5%.

Small and mid-cap indexes performed well. The Russell 2000 rallied 1.1% for its third consecutive day, hitting its highest level since 2022. The S&P 400 Mid Cap index rose 0.9%.

Why It Matters?

Investors are betting heavily on a rate cut by September, with CME Group’s FedWatch showing a 94% probability, up from 78% a week ago. Rate cuts typically lower borrowing costs, stimulate economic activity, and boost stock markets. This optimism has driven major indexes to record highs.

Mixed results from big banks signal caution. Despite robust investment banking revenues, banks like JPMorgan and Wells Fargo reported mixed earnings. This has led to a broader market focus on sectors beyond financials, particularly technology and AI-driven companies.

Sector rotation into small and mid-caps is another positive sign. Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, stated, “That rotation into small- and mid-caps is still continuing and that’s a positive sign overall.” This shift indicates investor confidence in broader market participation beyond the tech-heavy giants.

What’s Next?

Investors will keenly watch for a broader inflection in earnings growth across various sectors. Analysts expect a 9.6% jump in second-quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies, driven mainly by technology firms. However, real estate, industrials, and materials sectors are projected to see declining earnings.

Producer price data and consumer price trends will be crucial. Despite hotter-than-expected producer prices in June, a surprise fall in U.S. consumer prices has strengthened the case for a rate cut. Zachary Hill, head of portfolio management at Horizon Investments, noted, “We just need to see an inflection in earnings growth coming from the rest of the market.”

Volume and market breadth will also be monitored. Advancing issues outnumbered falling ones within the S&P 500 by a 4.1-to-one ratio, showing strong market breadth. The S&P 500 posted 62 new highs with no new lows, and the Nasdaq recorded 170 new highs and 36 new lows.

As you navigate the market, pay attention to the Federal Reserve’s decisions, earnings reports from various sectors, and broader economic indicators. These factors will significantly influence market trends and investment opportunities in the coming weeks.

Source: Investing.com
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