Live Nasdaq Composite: Tech Rises on Bullish Quantum Remarks, Contained Inflation
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May’s CPI data was better than economists had expected, inching 0.1% higher vs. April levels.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made some bullish comments on the quantum computing market segment.
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Done Deal
The markets are trading apprehensively despite today’s better-than-expected inflation data and trade progress between the U.S. and China. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has assured the markets that the latest agreement between the White House and China is a done deal. Lutnick told CNBC, “You can definitely say that,” in response to a question about the tariff table not changing yet again. The Nasdaq Composite is currently trading lower by 0.02%.
'Monetary Malpractice'
Vice President J.D. Vance came out swinging against Jerome Powell, saying that by failing to lower interest rates, the Fed Chairman was committing “monetary malpractice.” The FOMC is scheduled to convene next week. Today’s CPI report revealed tame inflation, fueling the argument for an interest rate cut.
The Nasdaq Composite is currently up 0.21%.
JPMorgan CEO Warns of Deteriorating Economy
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is not convinced that the economy is strengthening and believes conditions will get worse before they get better. Dimon believes the U.S. economy is susceptible to a downturn do to government overspending during the pandemic years and the absence of supportive monetary policy. Speaking at a Morgan Stanley event, he reportedly stated, “I think there’s a chance real numbers will deteriorate soon.”
The Nasdaq Composite is up 0.19% at last check.
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The markets are breathing a sigh of relief amid signs of inflation being under control and trade talk progress. May’s CPI data was better than expected, as inflation inched slightly higher to 2.4% compared with year-ago levels. While inflation was slightly hotter than April’s 2.3% reading, fueled in part by higher grocery prices, the 0.1% increase was better than economists had expected. Price increases in categories like food and shelter were offset by declines in energy, autos, and apparel prices—a shocking development given the current tariffs.
The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 are both posting modest gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is retreating slightly.
Technology stocks are in the green. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) CEO Jensen Huang commented on quantum computing, saying that he expects these powerful computers to solve-real issues in the not-too-distant future. “Quantum computing is reaching an inflection point,” stated Huang during his keynote speech at Nvidia’s developer conference. Quantum stocks like Rigetti Computing (Nasdaq: RGTI) and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) are enjoying a nice bump today.
Here’s a look at the performance as of morning trading:
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Down 39.49 (-0.09%)
Nasdaq Composite: Up 48.95 (+0.26%)
S&P 500: Up 3.86 (+0.06%)
Market Movers
Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) is falling 11.1% on weaker than expected Q1 net income.
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is falling 4% on the day and has lost approximately 28% of its value over the past 12 months.
Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) is gaining 3% on reports that it is exploring interest from other parties in its China business.
Gerelyn Terzo is the author of dividend investing handbook "Dividend Investing Strategies: How to Have Your Cake & Eat It Too." A veteran financial journalist, she covers agri-finance for outlets like Global AgInvesting and the broader stock market and personal finance for 24/7 Wall Street. She began at CNBC and later helped launch Fox Business in New York. Gerelyn currently resides in Woodland Park, Colorado and dabbles in nature photography as a hobby.
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