Weekly Market Update: Inflation Eases, Markets Advance

In this weekly market update, markets posted another week of gains as inflation data came in cooler than expected and several high-growth companies posted better-than-expected earnings. The April CPI report showed continued moderation, while equities reacted positively to earnings from companies in the tech and retail sectors. Oil prices held steady amid global supply and demand recalibration.

Equity Markets Recap

S&P 500: Closed at 5,897.35 on May 14, 2025.
Dow Jones Industrial Average: Closed at 42,051.06 on May 14, 2025.
Nasdaq Composite: Closed at 19,023.61 on May 14, 2025.

*Technology and consumer discretionary stocks led the week, supported by positive earnings sentiment.

Interest Rates & Bonds

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose slightly to 4.49% as of May 14, up from 4.45% earlier in the week. Investors are watching upcoming Fed commentary closely following another month of declining inflation.

Commodities: WTI Crude Oil Prices Decline

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil closed at $63.15 per barrel on May 14, 2025, reflecting relative stability amid concerns about global growth and OPEC production levels.

Economic Data: Inflation and Employment

Consumer Price Index (CPI): April CPI rose 2.3% year-over-year, below expectations of 2.4%, reinforcing the view that inflation continues to moderate.
Employment: The U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, and unemployment remained stable at 4.2%.

Early Q1 Earnings Highlights

CoreWeave (CRWV): Reported $981M in revenue, up 420% year-over-year. Despite a $1.49/share loss, investors were optimistic on long-term AI cloud demand.
Dynatrace (DT): Posted $445M in revenue and $0.33/share in adjusted EPS. Strong forward guidance boosted sentiment.
Ferragamo: Saw a 1% drop in revenue driven by soft Asia-Pacific sales. The company emphasized product-line realignment.
Target (TGT): Guided to a 4% YoY sales decline with projected EPS of $1.14, slightly below consensus.

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