Tech stocks lead Wall Street higher as Fed meeting begins
Live MintTech stocks pushed Wall Street's main indexes higher on Tuesday as positive US factory data fueled optimism around an economic rebound, while investors looked for continued support from the Federal Reserve as its two-day meeting got underway. in a world of extremely low interest rates these stocks have offered good returns," said Anik Sen, global head of equities at PineBridge Investments. In its first policy meeting since Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced a more accommodative stance on inflation, the central bank could switch its Treasury purchases toward more long-dated debt to keep long-term yields low, some strategists said. Tesla Inc jumped 4.2%, rising for the fifth day, as anticipation heats up for its "Battery Day" event next week, where Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is expected to tout the latest improvements in the electric-car maker's battery technology.