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US Market News Digest for August 21
07:21 2025-08-21 UTC--5
Exchange Rates analysis

Mixed closing of US indices ahead of the symposium in Jackson Hole

US stock indices ended mixed on Wednesday: the S&P 500 slipped 0.24%, while the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.67%, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve's symposium in Jackson Hole.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Technology Index rose 0.1% on gains in Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics.

Experts note that market performance in Asia is setting a positive tone for the technology sector, despite tensions in the US. [Read more]

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Capital rotation from tech to defensive sectors

Investors are actively selling high-tech stocks and reallocating capital into more resilient sectors ahead of the Fed's symposium. Meanwhile, shares in the energy and healthcare sectors gained as interest in technology cooled. Analysts emphasize that this rotation could continue if rate expectations remain uncertain. [Read more]

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Technology sector under pressure ahead of Powell's testimony

The decline in the S&P 500 and concerns about overbought tech stocks are fueling investor doubts. Index heavyweights such as NVIDIA and Apple are dragging on the broader market, while Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole could prove pivotal. Market participants are awaiting signals on the future course of monetary policy, which may set the tone for stock indexes. [Read more]

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