🟢 S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is trading 1% up today after Waller said rates could stay steady

VOO is trading at $710.59 (+1.02%) as Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s remarks eased immediate tightening concerns.

• Waller said he could support holding rates steady if inflation continues cooling, pushing Treasury yields lower.
• Reuters reported the S&P 500 opened 0.54% higher after his remarks.
• Strong Snowflake results lifted software and AI-related shares, while Middle East tensions and higher oil prices remained offsets.