Stock Market Impact: The S&P 500 closed at 7,520.45, Nasdaq at 26,674.74 (+0.1%), and Dow Jones at 50,644.41 (+0.4%), each marking an all‑time high, indicating continued bullish sentiment despite modest intraday movement.
Listed Companies and Sectors: Consumer discretionary and staples rose on lower oil prices; energy and financial stocks fell. Micron Technology reached a $1 trillion market cap, joining Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix; Micron shares ended +3.6%. Abercrombie & Fitch rose 9% after beating profit estimates. PDD Holdings fell 10.4% on revenue miss. Upcoming earnings from Marvell, Salesforce, and HP noted.
Investment Flows: No specific FDI/FPI data, but record index levels suggest continued inflows; semiconductor rally may attract sector‑specific capital.
Interest Rates, Inflation, and Liquidity: Brent crude fell 4.6% to $95/barrel, easing oil‑price‑driven inflation pressures; traders anticipate central banks may moderate rate‑hike expectations.
Fiscal or Monetary Policy: No direct policy announcements; market focus remains on geopolitical developments affecting oil supply.
