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US Market News Digest for April 17

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Powell signals no pivot: stocks plunge as rate-cut hopes fade

Jerome Powell's latest remarks triggered a sharp sell-off in US equities. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted notable losses after the Fed chairman said that interest rates are likely to remain unchanged through year-end. The statement cooled investor expectations for near-term monetary easing.

However, reports of progress in trade negotiations provided some support for futures, suggesting a possible rebound. Follow the link for details.

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Trade wars and sanctions: instability becomes new normal

Fresh trade restrictions, including US demands that NVIDIA obtain licenses to export chips to China, fueled renewed market anxiety. As tensions escalated, talk of a potential recession gained traction among investors.

Mounting concerns over the stability of global supply chains and pressure on the tech sector are prompting a reassessment of risk. Market volatility is likely to remain elevated in the coming weeks. Follow the link for details.

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Inflation and slowdown as double blow to economy

Powell also flagged the growing risk of stagflation, a scenario in which inflation accelerates while economic growth slows. Markets responded immediately, with all three major US indices (the S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones) closing in the red.

Still, strong retail sales data helped ease some of the panic, preserving a degree of optimism about consumer demand and real economic activity. Follow the link for details.

As a reminder, InstaForex offers top-tier conditions for trading stock indices, equities, and bonds, helping you profit from market shifts.

Ekaterina Kiseleva,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
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