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MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/12 - 05/16

Stocks had a strong week on a potential U.S.-China trade deal and cooler inflation data, but volatility may remain as investors shift focus to tax cuts

MarketBeat · May 17, 2025

Grigory Burenkov: "The European Economy: A Soft Landing Amid Change"

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the seventh time, signaling continued monetary easing amid U.S. tariffs and global economic shifts. Explore the ECB's strategy, inflation trends, and what it means for Europe's economic outlook.

International Business Times · May 16, 2025

Stocks Close Higher on Optimism Over US Trade Negotiations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.43%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.68%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 16, 2025

Dollar Slightly Lower on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar today is seeing downward pressure from weaker-than-expected US housing starts and building permits reports and from an unexpected decline in the University of Michigan US May consumer sentiment index to a 3-year low. Also, lower T-note yields today...

Barchart · May 16, 2025

US consumer sentiment slides to lowest in 3 years as trade war raises anxiety about inflation

U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President Donald Trump’s trade war will worsen inflation

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

What The EV Tax Credit Repeal Really Means

For months, President Donald Trump and other Republicans have vowed to burn down the electric-vehicle tax credit and other climate-related policies found in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Now, at long last, we know the nuts and bolts of what that plan could look like. 

InsideEVs · May 16, 2025

Stocks haven’t risen this fast in over 40 years—and CEOs are happy about it

Investors appear to be buoyed by positive data on inflation and shipping.

Fortune · May 16, 2025

S&P Futures Gain as Trade Truce Rally Continues, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending up +0.19% this morning, with the benchmark index set for one of its strongest weeks this year, as the U.S.-China trade truce continues to bolster sentiment, while investors await a new batch of U.S. economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.

Barchart · May 16, 2025

'Sustainable': push to keep low-paid from falling back

Almost three million Australian workers are being backed to receive higher pay, but the federal government says it must be economically sustainable.

AAP · May 16, 2025

Stocks Finish Higher on Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.48%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 15, 2025