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U.S. Investors Hope Higher Highs Supported by AI-Driven Market Rally
Barry Adams
25 Sep, 2025
New York City
Stocks meandered on Thursday as investors debated future rate cuts, the looming federal government shutdown, and rising risks to the labor market slowdown.
The S&P 500 index decreased 0.1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite eased 0.2% amid worries about circular AI trade.
The artificial intelligence-driven technology stocks—Nvidia, Oracle, and Micron Tech—fell for the third consecutive day amid worries about the rapid rise over the last four months.
Valuation worries dominated trading sentiment after Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlighted that stocks appear highly valued by several metrics.
Fed Chair Powell added that the rising risks to the labor market played a crucial role in the central bank's first rate cut this year, despite the stubborn inflation.
Investors are looking forward to the release of PCE Price Index data on Friday, which could shed more light on the future rate paths.
U.S. Stock Movers
Intel Corp. jumped 1.3% to $31.62, and a Bloomberg report suggested that the company is in discussions with Apple, which may lead to a multi-billion dollar investment in the struggling chipmaker.
A potential deal will follow a $5 billion investment from Nvidia to co-develop PC chips and data centers.
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