US Stock Markets Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise As Nvidia, Chip Stocks Advance

The US stock markets showed positive momentum today, with the S&P 500 rising by over 0.74% and the Nasdaq Composite seeing an impressive increase of 1.77%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also contributed with a gain of 0.33%. This uplifting trend in the markets follows recent advancements in chipmaking stocks, particularly Nvidia, and reflects favorable conditions for technology sectors.

Market Overview

On this Monday, the S&P 500 and Dow experienced a gentle upward shift at the start of trading. The markets are preparing for a brief pause later this week as they will close on Thursday in memory of former President Jimmy Carter.

Sector Performance

In the initial trading hours, seven of the 11 sector indices were showing gains. The information technology and communication services sectors played a leading role in this growth, while the utility and real estate sectors lagged behind. The rally in chip stocks was notably beneficial for major players in the market.

Nvidia and Chip Stocks

Nvidia, a major name in the chip industry, saw its shares rise by over 3%. This surge was partly driven by the announcement from Foxconn of record revenue for the fourth quarter. Several high-profile companies also performed well today, including Boeing, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Walt Disney, and Goldman Sachs.

Market Reactions

Market reactions have also been influenced by a report from the Washington Post, which indicated that aides of President-elect Donald Trump are mulling over revised plans regarding import tariffs. This potential policy shift may contribute to wider market optimism.

Commodities and Currencies

In terms of commodities, spot gold prices decreased by 0.56%, settling at $2,625.54 per ounce. Concurrently, crude oil prices rose, with Brent crude increasing by 0.52% to reach $76.91 per barrel. On the currency front, the Bloomberg Dollar Index experienced a drop of 0.9%, while the British Pound appreciated by 0.9% to $1.2536 and the Japanese yen rose by 0.5% to 156.52 against the dollar.

Cryptocurrency Performance

The cryptocurrency market showed some activity as well, with Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, seeing a rise of 0.5%, reaching a value of $99,015.23.

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