Nasdaq 100 hits record high, driven by trade tensions easing, AI enthusiasm, dovish Fed bets.

From Nasdaq: 2025-06-25 11:15:00

The Nasdaq 100 hit a record high close, up 5.6% this year, driven by trade tensions easing, AI enthusiasm, dovish Fed bets, and strong tech earnings. Invesco QQQ ETF gained 4%. Trump’s softer tariff stance and Israel-Iran ceasefires lifted market sentiment. Fed kept rates steady, eyeing two cuts this year.

AI momentum boosts NVIDIA and Microsoft stocks, acting as a new market safe haven. Economic growth remains resilient with consumer sentiment rising and job additions beating expectations. QQQ ETF focuses on tech and consumer discretionary, with $335.4 billion AUM and 20 bps fees. Top QQQ stocks include Palantir, Zscaler, Micron, MercadoLibre, and Netflix.



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