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U.S. Fourth-Quarter GDP Slumps to 1.4%, Core PCE Inflation Climbs to 3% in Stagflation-Lite Warning

The U.S. economy expanded at a meager annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, sharply missing consensus expectations of 2.8% to 3%, while the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, core PCE, accelerated to 3.0% — a combination that has investors bracing for a prolonged pause in rate cuts and reigniting fears of a stagflationary environment heading into 2026.

Fed Minutes Signal Higher-for-Longer Resolve as Officials Demand Sustained Disinflation Before Any Rate Cut

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's January FOMC meeting, released Wednesday, revealed a sharply hawkish tilt among policymakers, with most officials signaling that sustained progress on inflation — not merely a single favorable data print — would be required before resuming rate cuts, pushing market expectations for the first 2026 reduction firmly to July and pressuring rate-sensitive equities, financials, and growth stocks.

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide on Rate Path as Powell Succession Looms

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's January policy meeting, released Wednesday, showed officials broadly endorsing a pause in rate cuts but sharply divided on what comes next, with some members open to resuming easing if inflation continues to cool and others arguing for an extended hold — a split that is amplifying market uncertainty ahead of Friday's critical GDP and PCE data release.

U.S. Stocks Rally Led by Tech as Major Indexes Close Higher

U.S. stock markets closed higher Wednesday with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all posting gains as Nvidia surged following news of a major AI chip partnership. Investors balanced optimism over tech leadership against stronger economic data and rising Treasury yields in a session that reflected both risk appetite and macro caution.

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Geopolitical and Economic Concerns Surface

U.S. equity futures softened in early trading as investors weigh geopolitical risks, including tensions in the Middle East, alongside incoming economic data and corporate earnings risks. The cautious tone ahead of the open reflects investor sensitivity to global volatility and macroeconomic indicators as markets try to gauge the near-term direction for stocks.

Market Risks Rise as Investor Optimism Nears Multi-Year Highs

Investor sentiment has surged to levels not seen in years, raising concerns among strategists that markets may be overextended and vulnerable to correction. With broad bullishness persisting and allocations heavily tilted toward equities, analysts advise selectivity in stock picking as risks tied to inflation and rising yields intensify.

Applied Digital Shares Tumble After Nvidia Reduces Stake in Sector Context

Applied Digital’s shares fell sharply on Wednesday following a regulatory filing revealing Nvidia’s reduced stake, triggering investor uncertainty. The drop in stock price reflects broader market sensitivity to shifts in major holdings and valuation concerns amid a backdrop of mixed results in the tech sector and ongoing debate over AI spending’s long-term returns.

Federal Reserve Minutes Expected to Reveal Dovish Shift as Markets Price Two Rate Cuts in 2026

The Federal Reserve will release minutes from its January 16-17 policy meeting at 2 p.m. ET today, with investors seeking insights into policymakers' thinking after they held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%. The document is expected to detail how officials weigh persistent inflation against signs of labor market stabilization, as markets now price in more than two quarter-point rate cuts by year-end following last week's benign CPI data.

Soft Inflation Data Adds to Rate Cut Considerations

New inflation figures showed smaller-than-expected CPI increases in January, reinforcing expectations for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in coming months. While markets reacted modestly, rate-sensitive sectors like real estate and financials could see renewed interest if cut timing becomes clearer.