U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both rising 1.4%, as better-than-expected inflation data eased concerns over interest rate cuts. Despite this, the market remains cautious amid political uncertainty and potential global trade challenges. Notable declines included U.S. Steel, down 4.9%, and Novo Nordisk, which fell 17% after disappointing news on a weight-loss treatment.
U.S. markets are set to open lower as a potential government shutdown looms, following the House's rejection of President-elect Trump's funding plan. Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones fell, while FedEx shares surged 9% after exceeding profit expectations. In Europe, major indices declined, and Japan's inflation data exceeded forecasts, impacting the yen's value.
U.S. markets showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs, while the Dow dipped. Investor sentiment remains high, with over half expecting stock prices to rise, although analysts caution that optimism may be based on fragile foundations. Concerns about high valuations persist, yet some believe the bull market is fundamentally driven.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, emphasizing his opposition to foreign ownership of the American company. He plans to strengthen U.S. Steel through tax incentives and tariffs, while the deal faces scrutiny from labor unions and the Biden administration. Nippon Steel argues the acquisition would revitalize the Rust Belt and enhance national security.
US corporations are significantly investing in solar and energy storage, with Meta leading in solar capacity and Google in energy storage. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports nearly 40 GW of solar capacity and over 1.8 GWh of storage installed by companies like Amazon, Target, and General Motors, driven by incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act.
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