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शुक्रवार Sep 26 2025 01:20
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In the trading session of September 25, 2025, major U.S. stock market indices experienced a notable decline, reflecting a sense of caution and anticipation ahead of the release of important economic data. The S&P 500 closed down 0.5% at 6,604.72, while the Nasdaq Composite declined by a similar percentage, closing at 22,384.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also slipped 0.4% to 45,947.32.
This decline marks the third consecutive session of losses, driven by persistently high government bond yields near recent highs, and traders' reluctance to take on more risk before the release of the highly anticipated inflation data.
Attention is now focused on Friday's release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which the Federal Reserve considers its preferred measure of inflation. This reading will help determine whether policymakers maintain a cautious stance on interest rate cuts, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently emphasized the importance of patience.
Economic signals added to the mixed picture. Jobless claims fell this past week, but hiring remains muted, suggesting that the labor market is losing momentum. At the same time, second-quarter GDP was revised upwards, underscoring resilience in growth despite tighter financial conditions.
On the corporate front, Intel (INTC) shares rose 8.9% on reports of investment talks with Apple. IBM (IBM) also gained 5.2% after announcing the results of a quantum computing trial with HSBC. In contrast, CarMax (KMX) shares fell 20% after missing earnings expectations and warning of weak sales trends. This divergence in performance among different companies reflects the challenges facing various sectors of the economy.
Overall, the market's performance reflects a state of uncertainty as investors await crucial inflation data, which will play a key role in determining the course of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy in the coming months. It's important to consider these factors in the context of broader economic trends and geopolitical events when analyzing market movements.
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