Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicated an increase in overall fear, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 8.4, down from 12.3 [5][6] - U.S. stocks experienced a decline, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 1,000 points during the session, closing lower by approximately 1,015 points to 39,593.66 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with energy, information technology, and communication services experiencing the largest losses [3] - Consumer staples stocks were an exception, closing higher despite the overall market trend [3] Company-Specific Movements - Apple Inc. shares fell over 4%, Nvidia Corp. declined around 6%, and Tesla Inc. tumbled more than 7% during the session [2] - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo & Co., and JPMorgan Chase & Co. [4] Economic Indicators - The Consumer Price Index decreased from 2.8% year-over-year in February to 2.4% in March, below the expected 2.6%, marking the lowest reading since September 2024 [2] - Monthly inflation recorded a negative change of 0.1%, the first decline since May 2020 [2]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, currently at 4.4, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone compared to a prior reading of 4.0 [5] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling for the third consecutive session [1][4] Stock Performance - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 349 points to 37,965.60, while the S&P 500 fell 0.23% to 5,062.25, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.10% to 15,603.26 during the session [4] - Tesla Inc. shares fell around 2.6%, and Apple Inc. lost 3.7% during the trading session [1] Economic Indicators - The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell 0.7% month-over-month in March, matching the previous month's decline [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with real estate, materials, and utilities stocks recording the largest losses, while communication services and information technology stocks closed higher [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., RPM International Inc., and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a current reading of 22.1, down from 22.7 [1][6]. Stock Market Performance - U.S. stocks settled lower, with the S&P 500 falling approximately 0.2% to 5,662.89, the Dow Jones decreasing by around 11 points to 41,953.32, and the Nasdaq Composite declining 0.33% to 17,691.63 [1][4]. Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed concerns regarding tariffs potentially reigniting inflation, labeling their impact as "transitory." However, the Fed's latest projections indicated slower economic growth, rising unemployment, and hotter inflation [2]. Company Earnings - Darden Restaurants Inc. saw its shares gain around 6% due to stronger-than-expected earnings, while Accenture plc's shares dipped over 7% after issuing FY25 diluted EPS guidance below estimates [2]. Economic Data - The U.S. current account deficit decreased by 2.0% to $303.9 billion in the fourth quarter, compared to a revised deficit of $310.3 billion in the third quarter. Initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 223,000, slightly below market estimates of 224,000. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to 12.5 in March from 18.1 in the previous month, against market estimates of 8.5 [3]. Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with materials, consumer staples, and information technology stocks recording losses. Conversely, energy and utilities stocks closed higher [4]. Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from NIO Inc., Carnival Corp., and MINISO Group Holding Ltd. [5].

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in overall market sentiment but remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 20.4, up from 17.8 [1][4] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 1% following the release of inflation data [1] Inflation Data - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined from 3% year-over-year to 2.8%, beating analysts' expectations of a slowdown to 2.9% [1] - Core inflation also dropped more than anticipated, easing from 3.3% to 3.1% [1] Stock Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services stocks recording the biggest gains [3] - Nvidia Corp. shares gained around 6.4%, while Tesla Inc. added over 7% on the same day [2] - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 83 points to 41,350.93, while the S&P 500 rose 0.49% to 5,599.30, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.22% to 17,648.45 [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Dollar General Corp., Ulta Beauty Inc., and G-III Apparel Group Ltd. [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed improvement in overall market sentiment but remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 19.7, up from 18.7 [1][4] - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Dow Jones index increasing by approximately 601 points to close at 43,840.91 [3] Sector Performance - The tech sector rebounded from previous losses, with Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) rising by 4% and Tesla Inc. (TSLA) increasing by 3.9% [1] - All sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with information technology, financial, and consumer discretionary stocks showing the largest gains [2] Economic Indicators - The PCE data indicated the first decline in the price index in four months, which provided relief to investors and supported expectations for potential Fed rate cuts in 2025 [2] - The S&P 500 rose by 1.59% to 5,954.50, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.63% to 18,847.28 during the same session [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from California Resources Corp. (CRC), Nomad Foods Ltd. (NOMD), and Okta Inc. (OKTA) [3]

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Thursday.U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite dipping more than 500 points during the session.Nvidia Corp. NVDA shares plunged more than 8% on Thursday after the company released fourth-quarter results.On the economic data front, the second estimate released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised fourth quarter 2024 re ...