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Mixed U.S. Stocks Amid Slowing Growth, Global Gains Rise

1/17/2025

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U.S. stock indexes had mixed results on Thursday; the S&P 500 rose by 0.2% amid varied earnings from Morgan Stanley and UnitedHealth Group.
Economic indicators revealed slowing growth, with retail sales falling short and unemployment claims increasing, though manufacturing showed surprising resilience.
Treasury yields held steady, with the 10-year yield at 4.66% and the 2-year yield at 4.29%.
Global markets experienced gains, especially in Europe and Asia, driven by optimism regarding economic conditions.

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Story summary

U.S. stock indexes had mixed results on Thursday; the S&P 500 rose by 0.2% amid varied earnings from Morgan Stanley and UnitedHealth Group.
Economic indicators revealed slowing growth, with retail sales falling short and unemployment claims increasing, though manufacturing showed surprising resilience.
Treasury yields held steady, with the 10-year yield at 4.66% and the 2-year yield at 4.29%.
Global markets experienced gains, especially in Europe and Asia, driven by optimism regarding economic conditions.