Key events this week: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Japan - GDP (QoQ) (Q4) USA - JOLTS Job Openings (Jan) Wednesday, March 12, 2025 USA - Core CPI (MoM) (Feb) USA - CPI (YoY) (Feb) USA - CPI (MoM) (Feb) USA - Crude Oil Inventories Canada - BoC Interest Rate Decision USA - 10-Year Note Auction Thursday, March 13, 2025

Key events: UK - GDP (MoM) (Oct) The S&P 500 ended Thursday in negative territory as Treasury yields surged, driven by an inflation report that exceeded expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 234 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite fell by 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively.

Key events:          USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - PPI (MoM) (Oct)     USA - Crude Oil Inventories USA - Fed Chair Powell Speaks The S&P 500 inched up Wednesday as Treasury yields rebounded from session lows, despite inflation data coming in as expected, keeping a potential December rate cut in play. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 47 points (0.1%), the S&P 500 gained a slight 0.02%, while the NASDAQ Composite dipped by 0.2%.

Key events: UK - GDP (MoM) (Aug) USA - PPI (MoM) (Sep) The S&P 500 finished lower on Thursday as unexpectedly strong inflation figures complicated expectations for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 151 points, or 0.4%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.4%, and the NASDAQ Composite slipped by 0.2%.

Key events: Eurozone - Eurogroup Meetings USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Sep)  The S&P 500 finished higher on Thursday, brushing off stronger-than-expected producer price data as investors shifted their focus to the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 235 points, or 0.6%.

Key events: Eurozone - Deposit Facility Rate (Sep) Eurozone - ECB Interest Rate Decision (Sep) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - PPI (MoM) (Aug) Eurozone - ECB Press Conference USA - 30-Year Bond Auction The S&P 500 trimmed its losses on Wednesday, as a tech rally led by Nvidia helped offset declining expectations for a large interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. This came after data showed a slight increase in core inflation last month.

Key events: USA - NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Mar) USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Mar) Eurozone - ECB's Lane Speaks On Thursday, the Dow closed lower, halting a three-day winning streak, as investor sentiment took a hit from reports indicating higher-than-expected inflation and signs of a slowdown in consumer activity. The S&P 500 declined by 0.2%, the NASDAQ Composite fell by 0.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.4%, representing a decrease of 137 points.

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Key events: USA - PPI (MoM) (Sep) USA - FOMC Meeting Minutes On Tuesday, the Dow Jones closed with gains, primarily influenced by fresh comments from the Federal Reserve suggesting a potential pause in rate hikes next month. This development helped keep Treasury yields in check. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a 0.6% increase, equivalent to a rise of 185 points, while the Nasdaq saw a 0.8% gain, and the S&P 500 climbed by 0.7%.