Stock futures fell and the markets opened lower following higher-than-expected Consumer Price Index data — and more in Thursday’s stock market recap.
The Consumer Price Index rose 7.5% year over year versus the 7.3% expected, remaining at a 40-year high. This caused the major indices to give up the ground they gained due to strong earnings.
It also puts more pressure on the Federal Reserve to move forward with their planned interest rate hikes, which are expected to begin in March.
This certainly isn’t good for the rally we were seeing build in the major indices, but it’s especially bad news for Consumer Discretionary and Technology, as these sectors typically sell off when interest rates rise.
In this morning’s stock market recap video, you’ll learn whether bonds are ready to revert higher… the key levels on today’s major Federal Reserve report… crucial price levels breached to the upside on the Dow… one sector we need to pay close attention to today…. plus top ETF and option complete with price levels and strikes.
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Stock Market Recap: By the Numbers
This morning’s stock market futures recap:
DOW (mini)
- Close: 35,768.06.
- Futures: 35,393.
- Change: -248.
S&P 500 (mini)
- Close: 4,587.18.
- Futures: 4,518.5.
- Change: -59.25.
NASDAQ (mini)
- Close: 15,056.96.
- Futures: 14,741.75.
- Change: -294.5.
RUSSELL (mini)
- Close: 2,083.5.
- Futures: 2,041.
- Change: -38.1.
Note: Updated as of 9:22 a.m. EST
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