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Stock futures came under some pressure Wednesday night as market rotation continued. Dow Jones Industrial Average To a fresh high.
Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average We lost 26 points, or almost 0.1%. of S&P futures Although it decreased by 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures It decreased by about 0.3%.
Wednesday saw another divergence between technology stocks and the rest of the market as value-oriented sectors such as healthcare outperformed. While this rotation has come as a relief to some investors looking to expand their exposure to the market, it could also signal increased vigilance away from risk-on assets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 48,000 for the first time on Wednesday, putting the 30-stock index on pace for its best weekly performance since late June. of S&P500 On the other hand, it settled at a level slightly above the flatline, marking the fourth straight day of increases. Nasdaq Composite The store closed that day at a loss.
“We’ve seen a dramatic recovery from the April lows,” said Eric Thiel, chief investment officer at Comerica Wealth Management. “Most importantly, the market is expanding beyond just growth and technology to include industrials, financials, healthcare, and more. Small-cap stocks are also joining in the rally, as lower short-term interest rates portend small-cap outperformance.”
Investors were optimistic that the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would end after six weeks. The House of Representatives approved the short-term funding bill by a vote of 222-209, ending the current impasse until at least the end of January. President Donald Trump has vowed to sign it.
The extended suspension period prompted investors to jump on key economic reports such as October’s jobs and inflation data, leading to recent market volatility. White House press secretary Caroline Levitt told reporters Wednesday that those reports may not ultimately be released and that the government shutdown could reduce economic growth by up to 2 percentage points in the fourth quarter. However, most economists expect the impact on U.S. GDP to be minimal.
