US stocks advanced with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record closing highs as AI-linked tech and chip stocks powered gains despite hotter inflation data. Producer prices surged, reinforcing expectations of prolonged Fed tightening. Markets also tracked Trump-Xi talks and rising geopolitical risks, while Morgan Stanley lifted its S&P target.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend