Market Brief 30 April, 2025

Good evening, investor! The markets are experiencing a mixed bag of news today. The S&P 500 Index (GSPC) is up by 0.13% at 5,567.18, while the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) is up by 0.09% at 19,566.45. The US economy contracted for the first time since 2022, raising concerns about a potential recession. The US dollar strengthened after the GDP data, while gold prices dipped slightly. The SEC has delayed its decision on spot Dogecoin and XRP ETFs, leaving investors in a state of uncertainty.