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U.S. Stocks Dip Ahead of Fed; Retail Sales Surge

9/18/2025

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  • U.S. equities traded cautiously before the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slightly declining.
  • August retail sales rose 0.6%, surpassing expectations and reflecting strong consumer spending amid inflation concerns.
  • Tesla shares increased by 2.24% after CEO Elon Musk's notable stock purchase, while Nvidia faced scrutiny from a Chinese antitrust investigation.
  • Oracle's stock climbed 0.68% due to its inclusion in the U.S.-China TikTok agreement.
  • Gold prices exceeded $3,700 per ounce, driven by geopolitical risks and central bank demand.