The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq indices are all experiencing gains today, with the S&P 500 up 0.64% as chipmakers and travel stocks lead the rally. Lower bond yields, following a weaker-than-expected ADP employment report, are providing additional support for equities. Notably, pending home sales rose unexpectedly by 1.8% month-over-month, contrasting forecasts of a decline, which further bolsters market sentiment.

However, rising crude oil prices, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East, pose a potential headwind for the market. The conflict has disrupted oil supply, with Goldman Sachs warning that prices could exceed $150 per barrel if the situation escalates. This backdrop, combined with the upcoming FOMC meeting, suggests that while stocks are buoyed by positive sector performance, inflation concerns may loom large.

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Source: nasdaq.com