Global Markets Stabilize After Record Highs, Nvidia Drives Tech Rally
Investors take a breather as global stock markets stabilize following a week of record-breaking gains, with Nvidia's earnings fueling optimism in the tech sector.
- Global stock markets pause after reaching all-time highs, driven by Nvidia's impressive earnings report.
- Nvidia's market capitalization surged by $277 billion in a single session, marking the largest increase ever.
- Investors assess the sustainability of the tech rally amid Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on interest rates.
- Canadian retail sales experience a sharp pullback, indicating potential consumer caution.
- Economists predict high interest rates to impact discretionary spending, despite strong consumer spending at the end of last year.