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US Stocks Dip as Inflation and Trump-Led Sweep of Congress Take Center Stage

HomeUS Stocks Dip as Inflation and Trump-Led Sweep of Congress Take Center Stage

US Stocks Dip as Inflation and Trump-Led Sweep of Congress Take Center Stage

US Stocks Dip as Inflation and Trump-Led Sweep of Congress Take Center Stage

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Economy and Markets

  • US stocks closed mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed fresh consumer inflation data that looked to keep the Federal Reserve on pace for another rate cut next month.
  • The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite reversed earlier gains to close down about 0.3% while the benchmark S&P 500 finished the day just above the flatline.
  • Bitcoin prices continued their move to the upside, briefly touching a new milestone earlier Wednesday after topping a record $93,000 before paring gains.

Business and Finance

  • WH Smith has reported a 16% increase in annual profits, buoyed by strong performance from its travel division.
  • Burberry has launched a £40m cost-cutting programme as part of a plan to turn the company around after sales continued falling in the second quarter.
  • Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to create pension "megafunds" which could result in around £80bn to invest in businesses and infrastructure.

Politics and Policy

  • The UK government's plan to consolidate defined contribution schemes and pool assets from 86 local government pension scheme authorities has been welcomed by business leaders, but also raises concerns about the potential risks to savers' money.
  • Chancellor Reeves was warned by business chiefs she needs to "work hard" to restore confidence in the UK as a destination for investment following the Budget.

Technology

  • Bitcoin prices continued their move to the upside, briefly touching a new milestone earlier Wednesday after topping a record $93,000 before paring gains.

Other News

  • A report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has highlighted concerns about the potential risks to savers' money from the UK government's plan to create pension "megafunds".
  • WH Smith's chief executive Carl Cowling said that the group has delivered an excellent performance throughout the year, particularly over the key summer trading period.

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