BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsNasdaq Falls Sharply on Hotter Inflation Data and Rate-Hike Fears
The Nasdaq closed sharply lower after US inflation rose more than expected in September, raising concerns about further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Shares of AI-related companies like Oracle, CoreWeave, and Nebius dropped significantly. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index declined for the sixth consecutive session. Rising gasoline prices and broader inflation pressures contributed to the market downturn, with traders now pricing a 37% chance of a rate hike this month.
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