Market Wrap: U.S. Stocks Rise Amid Fed Uncertainty, Nvidia Earnings Anticipation
U.S. equities climbed on August 26 as markets shrugged off political turbulence at the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 advanced 0.41% to 6,465.94, with the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average posting comparable gains. Treasury yields exhibited a steepening curve following President Trump's controversial dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook—an action that sparked immediate legal challenges and raised concerns about central bank independence.
Investor attention now pivots to Nvidia's impending earnings release, with the chipmaker's stock rising 1% ahead of the report. The tech sector's performance continues to dictate market sentiment, particularly in growth-oriented portfolios.