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20.05.2025 12:16 PM
US Market News Digest for May 20

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Retail investors shrug off risks, continue building positions

Despite the downgrade of the US credit rating and rising Treasury yields, retail investors remain active buyers of equities. Net purchases have surged to a record $4 billion, signaling confidence in the stock market's long-term resilience.

This optimism persists even as warning signs multiply: fiscal strain, inflationary pressures, and uncertainty in monetary policy. Yet private investors continue to hold a bullish stance, brushing aside macroeconomic threats.

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US market absorbs rating downgrade and continues to climb

Key US stock indices showed resilience in the face of Moody's recent downgrade. After an initial dip, the market rebounded swiftly, with the S&P 500 marking its sixth straight session of gains.

The rally is being driven by strength in healthcare and consumer staples, sectors viewed as defensive assets amid rising economic uncertainty. This indicates that investors are feeling cautious yet optimistic.

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Ekaterina Kiseleva,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
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