Week (May 12–16, 2025) in Review: Financial Leaders

SAN FRANCISCO - May 17, 2025 - PRLog -- The week's review marked a transformative period for global financial markets, driven by a landmark US-China trade agreement. The 90-day tariff truce slashed US tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and Chinese tariffs on US goods from 125% to 10%, igniting rallies across equities, cryptocurrencies, and currencies.

Equities Surge to New Highs

The Nasdaq (QQQ) surged 4.3% on May 13, entering bull market territory, while the S&P 500 (SPY) turned positive for the year on May 14, up 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2.8%, fueled by optimism over reduced trade tensions. Standout performers included Apple (AAPL), up 6.1%, Amazon (AMZN), up 8.1%, and Meta (META), up 7.9%, reflecting relief over tariff cuts.

Cryptocurrencies Ride Risk-On Wave

Cryptocurrencies saw explosive gains, with Ethereum (ETH.X) soaring 50% to above $2,700 and Bitcoin (BTC.X) hitting $106,000. The rally, supported by broader market optimism, underscored crypto's growing role in risk-on environments, despite $91 million in Bitcoin ETF outflows on May 13.

Currency and Commodity Shifts

The US dollar strengthened early, with EUR/USD dropping to $1.1140 and USD/JPY hitting ¥147.00. By May 16, the Japanese Yen gained as USD/JPY fell to ¥144.91. Gold (XAUUSD) declined below $3,150 per ounce as safe-haven demand waned, reflecting a shift to riskier assets.

Economic Indicators Shape Sentiment

US CPI inflation cooled to 2.3%, sparking rate cut speculation. The UK's Q1 GDP grew 1.3% year-on-year, exceeding estimates, while Japan's GDP contracted 0.2% quarterly but grew 1.7% yearly. The US Retail Sales Report signaled a potential consumer spending slowdown, shaping market dynamics.

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Looking Ahead

Investors will monitor US-China trade talks, upcoming US economic data, and central bank meetings for signals on rate cuts. The week's rally highlights the critical role of trade policy and AI innovation in shaping financial markets.

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