US Stocks Surge 1% on Fed Rate Cut Bets, Ending Volatile Week Higher

US stocks rose 1% as Fed rate cut hopes grew; broad gains offset AI jitters, but tech losses lingered. Market volatility expected to continue.

EcoPulse24 News Desk By EcoPulse24 News Desk Published: 11/22/2025, 05:59:00 UTC Updated: 1/24/2026, 23:02:36 UTC
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US Stocks Surge 1% on Fed Rate Cut Bets, Ending Volatile Week Higher
US Stocks Jump 1% on Rate Cut Hopes, Ending Volatile Week

Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher on November 21, 2025, with the S&P 500 up 1% as revived December rate-cut expectations - now at 70% odds - offset AI valuation jitters.

The Dow jumped nearly 500 points, while Nasdaq whipsawed amid tech pressure, but Nvidia pared a 4% drop after US-China chip talks. About 450 S&P components advanced, signaling broad relief.

Strong jobs data initially spooked markets, but NY Fed chief Williams' support for near-term easing boosted sentiment. Consumer outlooks improved post-shutdown, aiding retail names like Walmart. Yet, weekly losses persisted, with Magnificent 7 down 7% on average except Alphabet.

AI discernment grows, with overvaluation fears lingering; expect choppiness ahead of delayed CPI. If cuts proceed, indices could hit records; otherwise, corrections loom for speculative sectors.

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