Stocks Near Pre Trump Election Levels Amid Rising Rate Concerns

Stocks are nearing the point of erasing the gains made after Trump’s election, with the S&P 500 dipping below its pre-election level amid rising interest rates and inflation concerns. The market’s volatility is increasing as investors react to high valuations and potential tariffs under the new administration. Unlike 2017, the current market faces a more precarious economic outlook, with the S&P 500 having surged over 50% since late 2022.

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US Stock Futures Rise Amid Gradual Tariff Increase Considerations by Trump Team

U.S. stock index futures rose as concerns over President-elect Trump’s potential trade tariffs eased with reports of a gradual increase plan. However, caution remained due to anticipated slower interest rate cuts and upcoming inflation data. Wall Street experienced a mixed session, with major bank earnings set to begin this week. Trump’s team is considering a schedule of 2% to 5% monthly tariff increases to manage inflation and leverage trade negotiations, although the plan has not yet been presented to him.

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Canadian stock index declines amid fears of U S trade tariffs and rising yields

Canada’s main stock index fell to a near four-week low, closing down 0.9% at 24,536.32, amid concerns over a bond market sell-off and potential U.S. trade tariffs. The energy sector dropped 1.8% despite rising oil prices, while materials and utilities also faced declines. Investors are bracing for volatility ahead of the upcoming earnings season and the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

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Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Key Inflation Reports This Week

Stock futures rose on Monday as investors prepared for key inflation readings this week, with the Dow gaining 65 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advancing. The producer price index is set for release on Tuesday, with expectations of a 0.4% increase, while major banks will report fourth-quarter earnings starting Wednesday. The market anticipates the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates steady amid a backdrop of mixed economic signals.

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Chainlink and Interlink Electronics Stock Movements Amid Economic Data Release

The cryptocurrency market faced declines over the weekend due to strong economic data, with Chainlink (LINK) dropping 0.47%. Interlink Electronics Inc (LINK) on NASDAQ, priced at $6.37, remains “Modestly Undervalued” with a market cap of $62.84 million, despite challenges in profitability and declining gross margins. Investors should monitor potential interest rate hikes that could affect market dynamics and capital flows.

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Bitcoin Faces Pressure from Rising Treasury Yields and Economic Uncertainty

Bitcoin faces consolidation risks as Treasury yields surge and the economic outlook dims, with the price dropping to $88,900 after a nearly 7% decline. Institutional investors are shifting towards safer, yield-generating assets, leading to significant ETF outflows and tightening liquidity in speculative markets. Despite these challenges, optimism over potential regulatory changes may provide some resilience for Bitcoin as it hovers near critical support levels.

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Mixed Stock Market Performance as UnitedHealth and Johnson & Johnson Rise

Stocks were mixed at the start of 2025, with the Dow Jones up 0.9% driven by a 3.9% surge in UnitedHealth Group shares following positive Medicare Advantage payment news. The S&P 500 gained 0.2%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.4%, impacted by tech declines, including Nvidia’s 2.0% drop due to new AI chip export rules. Palantir Technologies continued its slide, down 3.4%, as analysts express concerns over its current valuation amid a cautious market outlook ahead of key inflation data releases.

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Mixed stock market performance as Treasury yields and dollar rise

Stocks closed mixed on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.8% while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4%. The market reacted to climbing Treasury yields and a strong dollar, amid concerns over interest rates following a hot December jobs report. Oil prices reached five-month highs before paring gains due to new sanctions on Russia’s crude industry, while Moderna’s stock plunged 16% after cutting its 2025 sales forecast by $1 billion.

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