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Stock Markets Edge Higher With Fed Rate Path and Tariff Plans Under Scrutiny

Investors focus on Federal Reserve minutes and U.S.-Russia talks as major indexes approach record highs.

Examples of Japanese yen banknotes are displayed at a factory of the National Printing Bureau producing Bank of Japan notes at a media event about a new series of banknotes scheduled to be introduced in 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, November 21, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
View of an entrance to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Lucy Craymer/File Photo
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Overview

  • The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw slight gains on Tuesday, while the Dow Jones dipped, as markets reopened after the Presidents' Day holiday.
  • Investors await Wednesday's release of Federal Reserve January meeting minutes for insights into future interest rate decisions amid inflation concerns.
  • Talks between U.S. and Russian officials on the Ukraine conflict, held in Saudi Arabia, are raising questions about potential geopolitical and market impacts.
  • Intel shares surged following reports that Broadcom and TSMC are exploring deals to acquire parts of the chipmaker, though discussions remain preliminary.
  • Homebuilder confidence dropped to a five-month low, reflecting challenges from high mortgage rates and tariff uncertainties in the housing market.