Market Snapshot
Wall Street ended Thursday higher as investors grew more confident in a 2025 Fed rate cut cycle, amid stabilizing geopolitical risks and mixed economic signals.
S&P 500 rose 0.80% to 6,141.02
Nasdaq climbed 0.97% to 20,167.91
Dow Jones gained 0.94% to 43,386.84
Despite not hitting new all-time highs, the indices are poised for a strong weekly close.
Why It’s Happening
Fed comments from Powell and other officials point to rate cuts later this year.
Economic data show cracks in jobs but resilience in durable goods and housing.
Bank stocks surged on proposals to ease leverage rules, suggesting more deregulatory moves ahead.
Sector Spotlight
Top gainer: Communication Services
Laggard: Real Estate
Winners: Freeport-McMoRan (+6.8%), Southern Copper (+7.8%) on higher copper prices.
MoneyMaster Take — Key Insights:
Rate cut odds rise — markets now pricing in 3 cuts this year.
Bank deregulation lifts financials — and investor confidence.
Mixed data = mixed signals — but still supportive of easing.

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