Softer-than-expected US inflation data fuelled trader bets that the US Federal Reserve could pivot to a smaller pace of interest rate hikes. Shares of Meta Platforms (+5.8%), Apple (+2.6%), Alphabet (+2.6%) and Amazon (+3.5%) all lifted. Tesla shares lifted 3.9% after it was revealed CEO Elon Musk had sold US$6.9 billion worth of shares in the electric vehicle maker to finance a potential deal for Twitter. Walt Disney was the best performer in the Dow Jones index, rising 4.0% ahead of its earnings result. The Dow closed up 535 points or 1.6%. The S&P 500 index gained 2.1% and the Nasdaq index climbed 361 points or 2.9%.   

Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFLS 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly but non-guaranteed subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia  ABN 48 12 12 124 AFSL: 234945 (the Bank) and a  Market Participant of the ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. Any advice contained in this broadcast is general advice only. As the information in this  broadcast has not been prepared with reference to your objectives, financial or taxation situation or needs, you should, before acting on it, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances and seek appropriate professional advice. CommSec, the Bank, and their related entities do not accept any liability arising out of or in relation to reliance on the information in this broadcast. We believe that the information in this broadcast is correct as at the time of its compilation, but no warranty is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. This report is under copyright to CommSec and the Bank and may not be used without their prior consent.