EduInvesting.in | May 14, 2025
While you were doomscrolling through inflation memes and Elon’s latest tweet, Wall Street was doing its thing — calmly riding a tech-fueled sugar high.
The S&P 500 stayed flat but firm, the Nasdaq Composite moonwalked higher, and the Dow Jones wobbled like a dad trying VR for the first time.
So what’s driving this oddly stable euphoria? A blend of tech dominance, inflation chill pills, and a ceasefire in the tariff tantrum between the US and China.
Let’s break it down, Edu-style.
📈 The Market Mood Board (aka The Big 3)
| Index | Performance (May 14) | Vibe Check |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | Flat-ish | “I’m good, bro.” |
| Nasdaq Composite | Up | “I carry the market now.” |
| Dow Jones Industrial | Slightly Down | “I’m tired, let me nap.” |
🔋 Tech to the Rescue — Again
Leading the charge was everyone’s favorite sector: tech.
Nvidia and Palantir had a field day:
- Nvidia soared on news of an AI chip mega-deal with Saudi Arabia.
- Palantir rose after reminding everyone
- they exist and are into AI now (again).
- Tesla didn’t crash today, which counts as bullish.
The Nasdaq, which is now basically just a tech ETF with some window dressing, continued to surf on AI hype, semiconductors, and dreams of data centers powered by the tears of analysts who missed the rally.
🧊 Inflation Cools Down — Fed Sips Green Tea
Fresh CPI and PPI data showed that US inflation is cooling down like your leftover pizza:
- Core inflation is easing
- Wages are stabilizing
- Fed might actually pause rate hikes without screaming first
This gave bulls a double shot of optimism, along with their overpriced oat milk lattes.
🌍 Trade
