Blue-Chip Index Edges Higher as Tech Stocks Steal the Spotlight
19.12.2025 - 07:50:03Dow Jones US2605661048
The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to halt a four-day losing streak on Thursday, though its gains were modest. The index added 65.88 points, or 0.14%, to close at 47,951.85. This tepid advance stood in stark contrast to the robust rallies seen in other major indices, highlighting a significant sector rotation out of traditional defensive plays and into growth-oriented technology shares.
The primary catalyst for the day’s trading was a softer-than-anticipated U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November. The annual inflation rate came in at 2.7%, notably below the forecast of 3.1%. The core rate, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also surprised to the downside at 2.6%. This data bolstered investor confidence Read more...
