US inflation cools, boosting US stocks; AI and technology shares rebound as Gate shares open up new global investment opportunities

U.S. June CPI data came in below market expectations, reducing investors’ concerns about near-term rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, and sparking a rebound in the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and semiconductor-related stocks. However, the Middle East situation, interest-rate policy, and corporate earnings reports continue to drive market direction. As AI, the tech industry, and global capital markets become the focus, Gate Stock has officially launched a Web-based stock trading service, supporting trading in U.S. stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks, enabling users to participate in global stock and ETF investments more conveniently through USDT.

U.S. Inflation Cools, Major U.S. Stock Indexes Stabilize and Rebound

U.S. equities have recently been influenced by inflation data and expectations for Federal Reserve policy, causing a clear shift in market sentiment. The U.S. Department of Labor released that the year-over-year rate of the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 3.5%, below the market’s prior expectation of 3.8%, indicating that inflation pressure has eased compared with before. After inflation cooled, investors reduced concerns about near-term rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, and the market reassessed the direction of future monetary policy. According to CME FedWatch Tool data, the probability of a rate hike in July dropped sharply from 42% the previous day to 17%, bringing renewed capital focus back to tech stocks and growth assets.

With market confidence improving, major U.S. stock indexes rose across the board. The S&P 500 index gained 0.38%, the Nasdaq index rose 0.90%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rebounded even more strongly, up more than 2.5%. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was affected by negative news tied to individual companies and only inched higher.

Semiconductor Stocks Rebound, AI Investment Hype Remains a Key Focus

Semiconductor stocks, which had been sharply corrected in the prior trading day due to geopolitical risks, rebounded after the inflation data was released. The AI industry remains one of the core areas investors are watching. From AI chips and data centers to high-speed computing equipment, related companies continue to benefit from corporate investment in foundational AI infrastructure. While the market has begun to consider whether AI investment may be overvalued in the near term, large tech companies are still expanding their AI-related deployments. For example, Alphabet announced a partnership with Cypress Creek Energy to develop a large solar project, Steel River Energy Center, in the U.S., reflecting how technology firms are supporting future AI compute demand through energy infrastructure development.

On the other hand, Aehr Test Systems saw a sharp after-hours stock surge after releasing a strong earnings report, showing that the market is still actively looking for technology companies with growth potential. However, not all companies are favored. IBM fell by more than 25% in a single day after issuing a profit warning, marking the largest drop in many years—indicating that investors are currently more sensitive to earnings performance and future growth prospects.

Middle East Situation Still Impacts Energy Markets, Oil Prices Stay Elevated

Although U.S. inflation improved, geopolitical risk has not disappeared. U.S. President Trump withdrew the proposal to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, causing intraday oil gains to narrow. However, because U.S. forces launched airstrikes on Iran again, the market continues to worry about disruptions to energy supply. Ultimately, WTI crude futures rose 1.5%, breaking above $79 per barrel; Brent crude futures rose 1.7%, settling above $84 per barrel. Changes in energy prices remain an important factor affecting the outlook for future inflation. If oil prices stay at high levels, it could raise corporate costs and influence the Federal Reserve’s subsequent rate decisions.

Federal Reserve Policy and Corporate Earnings Become the Next Key Market Focus

Despite CPI bringing positive signals, Federal Reserve officials continue to emphasize the importance of controlling inflation. In testimony submitted to Congress, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the Fed will continue to monitor price stability and is committed to gradually returning the high inflation of past years to normal levels.

The market currently expects the Federal Reserve to keep rates on hold, but the probability of a rate hike in September is still close to 60%, showing uncertainty remains in monetary policy. Besides interest rates, corporate earnings reports will also become an important indicator for the market. Bank earnings and profitability from large tech companies will help investors judge whether the current stock market rebound can continue.

Global Market Volatility Increases, Investors Seek More Flexible Ways to Invest in Stocks

With inflation, interest rates, energy prices, and tech industry trends interacting, uncertainty in global markets continues to rise. For investors, beyond focusing on opportunities in a single market, global asset allocation is also becoming more important. However, traditional cross-border stock investing usually requires opening different brokerage accounts in different markets and handling multiple currency conversion processes, raising the barrier to entry. As digital asset markets gradually integrate with traditional financial markets, more and more users want to participate in global stock markets through simpler and more efficient means.

Gate Stock Builds a New Global Stock Trading Entry Point

To meet global investment demand, Gate has officially launched a Web-based stock trading service, covering both the App and Web, and simultaneously opened trading in the Korean stock market, further improving its global stock product lineup. Qualified users can trade stocks and ETFs through USDT on the Gate platform, without needing to open additional traditional brokerage accounts or handle U.S. dollar, Hong Kong dollar, or Korean won exchange processes themselves—significantly lowering the barrier for cross-market investing.

Currently, Gate Stock has established a global stock trading system covering U.S. stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks, supporting more than 12,500 stock and ETF assets. In the U.S. stock market, the platform supports more than 10,000 stocks and ETFs, covering major trading venues such as Nasdaq, NYSE, NYSE Arca, NYSE American, and BATS, allowing users to participate in global growth opportunities from companies including Apple, NVIDIA, Tesla, Microsoft, and Amazon. In Hong Kong stocks, Gate Stock supports more than 1,500 Hong Kong stock listings, including Tencent Holdings, Xiaomi, Meituan, BYD, China Ping An, and other Asian representative companies. With the Korean stock service officially launched, users can also participate in major South Korean listed companies, including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, NAVER, Hyundai Motor, and Celltrion, further laying out opportunities in Asian tech and manufacturing industries.

Fractional Share Trading Lowers the Barrier to Entry, Unified Accounts Improve Asset Management Efficiency

Gate Stock offers a fractional-share trading model with a minimum initial order of 0.01 share, allowing investors to participate in stock investments of major global companies without committing large amounts of capital. With a unified account architecture, U.S., Hong Kong, and Korean assets can all be managed on the same platform, enabling users to centrally view stock holdings, profit and loss information, fund transaction records, and company actions—improving asset management efficiency. In addition, Gate Stock continues to expand trading hours. It currently supports pre-market, during-market, after-hours, and some overnight and weekend trading sessions, providing more flexible ways to participate in the market. The initial batch supports 7×24 hour trading stocks, including Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), Tencent Holdings (00700), Xiaomi Group (01810), Samsung Electronics (005930), SK Hynix (000660), and Hyundai Motor (005380), among other well-known global companies.

From AI Growth Trends to Global Market Positioning, Gate Stock Connects New Investment Opportunities

At present, global markets are operating in an environment where technological innovation and macro policy intersect. AI development, semiconductor demand, energy prices, and interest-rate policies can all influence the direction of future markets. Although in the short term markets may still be affected by news flow, investors remain focused on long-term growth trends in the tech industry. Through integrating digital assets and global stock markets, Gate Stock allows users to invest in U.S. stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks with lower barriers and higher efficiency. Whether it’s positioning for the AI industry, focusing on tech leaders, or building diversified asset allocation, Gate Stock offers more convenient global investment options.

Risk Warning

Liquidity may differ across various trading sessions. During overnight and weekend trading, liquidity may decrease, bid-ask spreads may widen, and price volatility may increase. U.S. stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks apply different trading rules and trading calendars. Before participating in these markets, investors should fully understand market risks and carefully evaluate investment decisions.

Summary

U.S. June CPI came in below expectations, causing the market to reduce concerns about near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes and driving rebounds in tech stocks and semiconductor stocks. However, energy prices, the Middle East situation, and corporate earnings reports will continue to influence market direction. In the face of rapid global market changes, demand from investors for more flexible and convenient investment tools is steadily increasing. Gate Stock has officially launched stock trading services. By enabling USDT trading, fractional-share investing, unified account management, and multi-market support for U.S. stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks, it lowers the barrier for global investing and helps users participate in international capital markets more efficiently, capturing investment opportunities driven by AI, tech, and global corporate growth.

FAQ

Q1: How does cooling U.S. CPI affect the stock market?

Because U.S. CPI is below market expectations, it reduces investors’ concerns about near-term rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, helping improve market risk appetite. Tech stocks and growth-oriented companies are typically more likely to receive capital interest.

Q2: Which markets does Gate Stock currently support?

Gate Stock currently supports three major markets: U.S. stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks, covering more than 12,500 stocks and ETFs, including global tech companies and major listed companies in Asia.

Q3: Is Gate Stock suitable for small-ticket investors?

Yes. Gate Stock provides fractional-share trading functionality with a minimum entry of 0.01 share. Users can use smaller funds to invest in global companies’ stocks, improving flexibility in asset allocation.