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Market Recap
U.S. stocks ended the day split—Dow slightly higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped—but the tape still logged its first weekly gain since early October. A softer monthly producer-price reading briefly steadied nerves, yet tech weakness tied to Nvidia’s leadership shock kept a lid on risk appetite as longer yields drifted higher.
Key Headlines & Market Movers
AI shock lingers: Nvidia exit keeps chips under pressure: Semis and AI-adjacent mega-caps weighed on the indices after Nvidia’s CEO departure rekindled questions about the durability of the AI trade. Market color pointed to broad tech underperformance, with chipmakers and equipment names leading the decline among mega-caps. Retail traders initially tried to “buy the news” in Nvidia, but that bid faded as the group stayed heavy into the close.
PPI cools on the month, reheats on the year; rates inch up: October producer prices eased to a 0.3% month-on-month gain, but the annual pace quickened, keeping the inflation debate alive. The mixed message—softening momentum but still-firm year-over-year pressure—left traders reluctant to chase a rebound. Treasury yields ticked higher late in the day, underscoring lingering policy uncertainty despite the cooler monthly print.
Rotation steadies the Dow as defensives and cyclicals draw buyers: Under the surface, money rotated toward steadier franchises and select cyclicals, helping the Dow eke out a gain even as growth and chips sagged. Flows into consumer staples and banks contrasted with weakness in big tech hardware and networking. That mix supported the Dow’s resilience while the broader S&P 500 and the Nasdaq finished lower.
What to Watch Next
With FOMC minutes due Wednesday, the next test is whether the policy narrative tilts toward sticky inflation or cooling pressures—and whether AI jitters morph into a broader tech reset. Keep an eye on 10‑year yields and sector breadth to gauge if today’s rotation has legs beyond a single session.
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