The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.51%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25) are up +0.30%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM25) are up +0.73%.
Stock indexes today recovered from early losses and are adding to Monday’s sharp rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new 2-1/4 month highs. Easing inflation pressures are boosting stocks after today’s US Apr consumer price report rose less than expected. Stocks surged Monday after China and the US agreed to cut tariffs and de-escalate their trade war.
