XLK is trading 1.85% up today as signals of geopolitical de-escalation and dovish Federal Reserve remarks ease recession concerns.
- President Trump signaled a potential end to military operations against Iran, reducing the geopolitical risk premium that had pressured growth-oriented technology stocks.
- Fed Chair Powell’s remarks at Harvard reinforced the view that energy shocks are temporary, mitigating fears of aggressive rate hikes despite oil prices remaining above $100 per barrel.
- The recovery follows a 1.86% decline in the previous session, with improved sentiment allowing investors to rotate back into technology holdings as the broader Nasdaq rose 1.56%.