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Tech Stocks Surge Amid Weak Consumer Sentiment and Rate Hikes

12/20/2025

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Stocks on Wall Street rose for a second consecutive day, led by technology shares such as Nvidia, which gained 3.9%.
The S&P 500 climbed 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq also posted gains.
Consumer sentiment remained weak as inflation and a slowing job market weighed on buyers, with a University of Michigan survey showing confidence nearly 30% lower than last year.
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high, impacting the yen and global markets.
The European Central Bank kept its rates unchanged and signaled a cautious approach to future easing.

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Stocks on Wall Street rose for a second consecutive day, led by technology shares such as Nvidia, which gained 3.9%.
The S&P 500 climbed 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq also posted gains.
Consumer sentiment remained weak as inflation and a slowing job market weighed on buyers, with a University of Michigan survey showing confidence nearly 30% lower than last year.
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high, impacting the yen and global markets.
The European Central Bank kept its rates unchanged and signaled a cautious approach to future easing.