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U.S. Stocks and Bonds Drift Following the Latest Update on Inflation, While Oil Prices Fall
Investors awaited Nvidia’s results and fresh inflation data as the S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and crude prices fell 2.4%, analysts said.
Wall Street drifted Wednesday ahead of Nvidia earnings, with investors awaiting critical reports on inflation and U.S. economic growth data.
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure sat at 3.7% last month, while the U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual pace in spring, both slightly worse than economists expected.
Abercrombie leaped 26.2% following strong quarterly profits, while Meta Platforms climbed 2.7% after a $17 billion settlement; Intuit fell 3% despite topping profit expectations.
Brent crude fell 1.8% to $85.70, tempering inflation concerns, as diplomats discussed managing ship traffic through Hormuz amid Persian Gulf tensions.
Treasury yields edged higher early Wednesday, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing to 4.65%, reflecting persistent inflation concerns and volatility in the bond market.