The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) this morning is up +0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.49%.
US stock indexes this morning are moderately higher. Optimism in the economic outlook is lifting stocks today. Stocks also have carryover support from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said it’s unlikely the Fed’s next move would be to raise interest rates. Stocks are awaiting earnings results from Apple after today’s close and Friday’s monthly US payroll report for further direction.
