{"id":3177,"date":"2026-01-22T15:17:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=3177"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:17:40","slug":"us-stocks-gain-as-dow-rises-411-points-but-inflation-fears-keep-traders-cautious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=3177","title":{"rendered":"US stocks gain as Dow rises 411 points, but inflation fears keep traders cautious"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US stocks moved higher on Thursday as markets welcomed a cooldown in geopolitical tensions, sparking a broad rally across sectors.<\/p>\n

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 411 points, or 0.9%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite led the way, climbing 1%.<\/p>\n

But beneath the early cheerfulness lies a fragile confidence as traders are waiting for 10 AM ET when the December Personal Consumption Expenditures data hits.<\/p>\n

The release could derail the current momentum if inflation proves stickier than expected ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n

The tech rebound in focus<\/h2>\n

Yesterday’s turnaround belonged to Intel.<\/p>\n

The chipmaker rocketed 11% higher<\/a>, hitting its best level since early 2022, as traders embraced President Trump’s walk-back on Greenland tariff threats.<\/p>\n

AMD and other chip stocks followed suit, with the entire sector recapturing ground lost in Tuesday’s panic.<\/p>\n

This morning, the Magnificent Seven tech giants, Tesla, Amazon, and their peers, are trading higher by 0.4 to 1 percent in pre-market action, suggesting the “risk-on” mood is holding.<\/p>\n

But Intel faces its real test after the closing bell tonight as the company will report fourth-quarter earnings, and investors are watching closely for clues on artificial intelligence chip demand.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n

Abbott stumbles as earnings blitz begins<\/h2>\n

Not all corporate news is positive.<\/p>\n

Abbott Laboratories reported earnings per share of $1.50 this morning<\/a>, matching expectations on that front, but the healthcare company missed revenue estimates.<\/p>\n

The weakness stems from a steep drop in COVID-19 testing and pricing pressure from China’s bulk-purchase programs.<\/p>\n

Moreover, Abbott’s guidance for the current quarter came in below forecasts, sending shares down nearly 6% in pre-market trading.<\/p>\n

The stumble signals that even “defensive” healthcare plays face headwinds, a cautionary tale as General Electric reports this morning and Intel releases results tonight.<\/p>\n

The inflation data that could shake it all<\/h2>\n

The real deciding factor for Thursday’s direction arrives at 10 AM when the December Personal Consumption Expenditures price index lands.<\/p>\n

Economists expect a 0.2% monthly increase and 2.8% annual reading, roughly in line with recent trends.<\/p>\n

But a miss could reset rate-cut expectations significantly ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting scheduled for January 27 and 28.<\/p>\n

Markets are bracing for volatility as strategists say the data could swing the S&P 500 in either direction depending on the outcome.\u200b<\/p>\n

Crude oil prices have eased this morning to around $59.90\u2013$60.50 a barrel as geopolitical tensions cool, while gold ticked higher 1.4%, reflecting a modest shift away from flight-to-safety positioning.<\/p>\n

The dollar index dropped to 98.68, further easing pressure on commodities priced in US currency.<\/p>\n

The Russell 2000 small-cap index led yesterday’s gains with a 2% jump, suggesting investors are rotating out of defensive plays into beaten-down sectors.<\/p>\n

If inflation data cooperate, that rotation could accelerate. If not, expect a swift reversal.<\/p>\n

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