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Economics14h 35m ago

U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Thursday, with a strong boost from semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, although investors still priced in interest rate hikes this year from the Federal Reserve.

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U.S. stock indexes, semiconductor shares, investors, Federal Reserve, Intel, Apple, U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S., Iran, Tony Welch (SignatureFD), Kevin Warsh (Fed Chair), Eric Johnston (Cantor)
What
U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Thursday, with a strong boost from semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, although investors still priced in interest rate hikes this year from the Federal Reserve.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT · 14h 35m ago
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Why
The advance was driven by a strong boost from semiconductor shares, easing inflation fears, and an interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran that impacted oil prices.
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The U.S. stock market saw broad gains, with major indexes rising, indicating investor confidence in certain sectors like technology and a positive reaction to geopolitical developments, despite ongoing concerns about potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

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    U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Thursday, with a strong boost from semiconductor shares and easing inflation fears, although investors still priced in interest rate hikes this year from the Federal Reserve.

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