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Key events: Japan - GDP (QoQ) (Q1) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (May) On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all reached new record highs, buoyed by a more significant-than-expected slowdown in consumer inflation, fueling optimism for potential rate adjustments and driving Treasury yields lower.

Key events: USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q1) USA - Initial Jobless Claims Wednesday saw the S&P 500 managing a slight uptick, albeit amid pressure from climbing Treasury yields and softness in industrial sectors. However, a surge in Tesla shares bolstered the tech sector ahead of looming earnings reports from major tech players. The S&P 500 inched up by 0.02%, while the NASDAQ Composite advanced by 0.1%. Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 0.1%, or 42 points.

Key events: USA - Core CPI (MoM) (Mar) Canada - BoC Interest Rate Decision USA - Crude Oil Inventories USA - 10-Year Note Auction USA - FOMC Meeting Minutes On Tuesday, US stocks managed to secure a modest gain, although investors faced a tumultuous session characterized by fluctuations between losses and gains. This volatility was spurred by a dip in the tech sector led by Nvidia, casting a shadow ahead of pivotal inflation data scheduled for release the following day.

Key events: USA - Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Feb) USA - CB Consumer Confidence (Mar) Monday witnessed a decline in the S&P 500 as major tech players took a breather, anticipating pivotal market events later in the week, including an update on inflation and statements from Federal Reserve officials. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 162 points, or 0.4%, while the S&P 500 experienced a 0.3% drop, and the NASDAQ Composite slipped by 0.3%.

Key events:  Australia - Building Approvals USA - FOMC Member Harker Speaks The week concluded with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving record closes, propelled by a decline in Treasury yields and a surge in chip stocks led by Nvidia. Tech sector quarterly results continue to reflect a growing demand for artificial intelligence.

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Key events: USA - Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Dec) USA - Core PCE Price Index (YoY) (Dec) The S&P 500 achieved consecutive record closes for the fifth day, with positive corporate earnings and optimistic economic growth offsetting concerns about inflation, leading to a decline in Treasury yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 242 points (0.6%), while the S&P 500 reached a record of 4,894.92, closing 0.5% higher. The Nasdaq Composite also ended 0.2% higher.

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Key events: USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Jan) USA - Crude Oil Inventories On Wednesday, US equities experienced a decline, influenced by a continued rise in Treasury yields that exerted pressure on the technology sector. The surge in yields was driven by robust economic data, creating uncertainty among investors about the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in March.

Key events:  USA - Core CPI (MoM) (Dec) USA - CPI (MoM) (Dec) USA - CPI (YoY) (Dec) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - 30-Year Bond Auction On Wednesday, US stocks saw an upward trend with a boost from mega-cap companies, although gains were tempered in anticipation of forthcoming inflation reports and significant bank earnings later in the week.