In the stock market, prices went up today after the Federal Reserve said they plan to lower interest rates twice in 2025.
The Dow Jones futures went up by 0.31%, adding 130 points. The S&P 500 futures rose by 0.45%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.58%.
The stock market has been going down since February but bounced back after the Fed’s announcement. The Dow increased by 0.9%, S&P 500 surged by 1%, and Nasdaq Composite went up by 1.4% but is still 10% lower than its peak.
The Fed believes inflation from tariffs will not last long. This belief is making investors feel positive about the economy.
This week, we will watch the jobless claims data, manufacturing survey from the Philadelphia Fed, and existing home sales. Companies like Darden Restaurants, Nike, FedEx, and Micron Technology will be releasing their earnings report on Thursday.
Vocabulary List:
- Federal Reserve /ˈfɛdərəl rɪˈzɜrv/ (noun): The central banking system of the United States responsible for setting monetary policy.
- Inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ (noun): The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.
- Tariffs /ˈtærɪfz/ (noun): Taxes imposed by a government on imported goods.
- Surged /sɜrdʒd/ (verb): To increase suddenly and powerfully.
- Bounced back /baʊnst bæk/ (verb): To recover or return to a normal state after a decline.
- Economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ (adjective): Relating to the economy or finance.
How much do you know?
Why did prices go up in the stock market today?
By what percentage did the Dow Jones futures go up today?
Which index had the highest percentage increase in futures today?
How much lower is the Nasdaq Composite compared to its peak?
What factor is making investors feel positive about the economy according to the text?
Which important data points will be watched this week according to the text?
The stock market has been going up consistently since February.
The Fed believes inflation from tariffs will have a lasting impact on the economy.
Companies like Darden Restaurants, Nike, and FedEx will not be releasing their earnings report this week.
The Dow Jones increased by 0.9% after the Fed's announcement.
The S&P 500 surged by 1% after the Fed's announcement.
The Nasdaq Composite increased by 1.4% and is now at its all-time high.
The stock market has been going down since February but bounced back after the Fed's announcement. The Dow increased by 0.9%, S&P 500 surged by 1%, and Nasdaq Composite went up by 1.4% but is still lower than its peak.
The Fed believes inflation from tariffs will not last long. This belief is making investors feel about the economy.
This week, we will watch the jobless claims data, manufacturing survey from the Philadelphia Fed, and existing home sales. Companies like Darden Restaurants, Nike, FedEx, and Micron Technology will be releasing their earnings report on .
The Dow Jones futures went up by , adding 130 points.
The S&P 500 futures rose by .
Nasdaq 100 futures increased by .
