What Moved Markets This Week
U.S. stocks ended the week mostly unchanged as investors grappled with persistent inflation pressures and rising Treasury yields. The core Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% month-over-month in April, exceeding expectations and reinforcing concerns about inflation. President Donald Trump's visit to China concluded without significant breakthroughs, adding to market uncertainty.
- ▪The U.S. core Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% month-over-month in April, accelerating from March's 0.2% rise.
- ▪Economists had expected a 0.3% gain in the core CPI, making the actual figure a surprise to markets.
- ▪Treasury yields surged amid concerns over sustained inflation and its potential impact on monetary policy.
- ▪President Donald Trump's visit to China ended without major agreements or breakthroughs.
- ▪Wall Street finished the week flat as investors assessed inflation data and geopolitical developments.
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