Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. But they’re also susceptible to economic fluctuations as chip demand will ebb and flow with capital spending. Unfortunately, the market seems to be predicting a downturn as the industry has tumbled by 8.4% over the past six months. This performance is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 6% ascent.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the market seems convinced that demand will slow. Due to this bearish outlook, the industry has tumbled by 2% over the past six months. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 5.9%.
Asian shares were broadly lower on jitters from Trump's tariff threats against trade partners.
A drop in the February report on consumer confidence sent U.S. equities lower at midday.
Prices for office buildings will likely bottom sometime in 2025, one analyst told Business Insider.
Zoom Communications gave soft guidance as more employers move away from allowing workers to have hybrid work schedules.
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Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the market seems convinced that demand will slow. Due to this bearish outlook, the industry has tumbled by 2.5% over the past six months. This drawdown was discouraging since the S&P 500 returned 5.6%.