Mon Sep 22 15:30:00 UTC 2025: **Stocks Climb as Investors Eye Fed Signals and Inflation Data**

**New York, NY -** U.S. stocks reversed early losses on Monday as investors braced for a week packed with insights into the Federal Reserve’s future policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average remained relatively flat, while the S&P 500 edged up by 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.3%.

The market’s attention is laser-focused on Friday’s release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. A weak reading could strengthen the case for another interest rate cut in October. Investors will also be closely monitoring speeches from key Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell and newly appointed Governor Stephen Miran, for any hints about the central bank’s direction.

In other market news, gold reached an all-time high amid speculation of further rate cuts. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies took a hit as traders liquidated substantial bullish positions.

**Oracle Named in TikTok Deal, Apple Shares Soar**

Oracle shares jumped after a White House official confirmed a deal in which the company will play a key role in securing TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle will oversee the platform’s algorithm and protect American user data.
On the other hand, Oracle earlier announced the appoinment of Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as the new co-CEOs. The announcement led to initial dip in shares until the TikTok deal was revealed.

Apple shares reached their highest level since December 2024, fueled by Wedbush analyst Dan Ives raising his price target to a Wall Street-leading $310.

**Key Developments Across Industries:**

* **Pharmaceuticals:** Pfizer announced a $7.3 billion acquisition of weight-loss drug developer Metsera, bolstering its position in the obesity treatment market.

* **Telecommunications:** T-Mobile revealed that CEO Mike Sievert will step down on November 1, with Chief Operating Officer Srinivasan Gopalan taking the helm.

* **Immigration:** President Trump’s administration announced a $100,000 fee for H1-B work visas, prompting concerns from tech giants and Wall Street firms.

Investors are also awaiting earnings reports from Micron Technology and Costco for insights into AI-driven demand and consumer spending.

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