The U.S. stock markets opened mixed due to varied investor reactions to the latest inflation figures and their potential influence on monetary policy. While inflation showed a moderate rise in April,

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed higher on Tuesday for a second straight day after softer-than-expected inflation numbers added to investor optimism from Monday when the U.S. and China announced a trade truce.

After a thaw in U.S.-China trade relations, the market’s focus has turned to price pressures and U.S. stock futures moved lower.

U.S. stock index futures rose following a lower-than-expected inflation report, suggesting potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Inflation rose 0.2% in April monthly and stood at 2.3% annually, under economist expectations.

US stock futures paused their rally as investors focused on a key inflation report and lingering economic concerns, even after the trade truce between the US and China.

Stocks rallied again Tuesday on easing inflation and tariff relief, pushing the S&P 500 into positive for 2025

The rally in stock futures began following high-level trade discussions in Switzerland, which US officials described as 'productive.' Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) futures rose by over 400 points,

Markets this week face inflation data, retail sales, Powell’s speech, and key earnings—setting the tone for trading and rate expectations.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rose by 2.3% year over year and 0.2% month over month in April, the slowest pace since 2021. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s editor-in-chief Caleb Silver break down the latest economic numbers.