Wendy's Weekly STOCK MARKET Report "Stocks began last week mostly lower," by Wendy Nelson,
Market Week: July 21, 2025
The Markets (as of market close July 18, 2025)
Stocks began last week mostly lower on mixed bank earnings and rising inflation data. While the June Consumer Price Index was in line with expectations (see below), it is worth noting that some imported goods, such as coffee, furniture, clothing, and appliances, climbed higher, which could be due to increased tariffs. However, favorable earnings data toward the end of last week and a better-than-expected retail sales report helped push stocks higher. For most of the week, investors weighed the White House's push for higher tariffs on the European Union against strong corporate earnings and some favorable economic data. Among the market sectors, utilities and information technology outperformed, while health care, materials, and energy lagged. Long-term bond prices changed little, keeping yields steady. Crude oil prices slipped lower. The dollar edged higher for the second week in a row. Gold prices fell for the first time in the last three weeks.
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