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S&P 500 rises as Nvidia boosts market sentiment

S&P 500 rises as Nvidia expectations outweigh concerns over Trump’s Fed governor removal

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5 months ago

August 27, 2025

Ahron Young

S&P 500 rises as Nvidia expectations outweigh concerns over Trump’s Fed governor removal

In Short:
– The S&P 500 rose 0.41% as traders reacted to Trump’s removal of Fed Governor Cook.
– Cook plans to sue Trump, while investors anticipate interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

The S&P 500 closed higher on Tuesday as traders moved past President Donald Trump’s removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

The index rose 0.41% to 6,465.94, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.44% to finish at 21,544.27. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 135.60 points, closing at 45,418.07.Long-term Treasury yields increased, while short-term yields fell, indicating that investors expect short-term rates to drop but eventually rise again.

The U.S. dollar index decreased by 0.2%. Cook plans to file a lawsuit against her removal, and the Fed stated it would comply with any court ruling.

Legal Challenge

Lawyer Abbe Lowell asserted Trump has no legal grounds to remove Cook. Currently, there are six Fed board members, and Cook’s removal would create a 4-3 majority for Trump, provided Stephen Miran is confirmed.

Investors remain optimistic about potential interest rate reductions in September, following indications from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Adam Crisafulli from Vital Knowledge noted that, while markets may absorb the Cook news quickly, the independence of the Fed is in jeopardy.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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4 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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