{"id":48908,"date":"2025-02-13T19:02:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T19:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:02:05","slug":"market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Recap: Stocks Rise on Mixed Economic Data and Potential Peace Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/#Economic_Data_and_Inflation_Concerns\" >Economic Data and Inflation Concerns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/#Geopolitical_Developments\" >Geopolitical Developments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/#Sector_Performance_and_Notable_Stocks\" >Sector Performance and Notable Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/#Upcoming_Market_Events\" >Upcoming Market Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/#Corporate_News\" >Corporate News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-recap-stocks-rise-on-mixed-economic-data-and-potential-peace-talks\/48908\/#Looking_Ahead\" >Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Indexes_Close_Higher_Amid_Inflation_Concerns_and_Geopolitical_Developments\"><\/span>Major Indexes Close Higher Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On Thursday, February 13, 2025, U.S. stock markets closed higher as investors digested mixed economic data and news of potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The major indexes all posted gains, with technology stocks leading the way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Performance\"><\/span>Market Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nasdaq Composite led the gains, rising 0.91% to close at 19,828.43 points.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation> The <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/sp500\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&#038;P 500<\/a> followed with a 0.56% increase, ending the day at 6,085.80 points, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/dowjones\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average added 0.31%, reaching 44,505.08 points.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Data_and_Inflation_Concerns\"><\/span>Economic Data and Inflation Concerns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The day&#8217;s trading was influenced by the release of the Producer Price Index (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=PPI\">PPI<\/a>) data, which showed a 0.4% increase in January. While this was higher than economists&#8217; expectations, it represented a slight deceleration from December&#8217;s 0.5% rise.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation> The core PPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, increased by 0.3%.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank, commented:<\/b> &#8220;The PPI report was hot, but probably lifted by temporary factors and residual seasonality. It also saw flat or negative readings on most types of healthcare services, which points to a cooler core PCE inflation report for January than the month&#8217;s core CPI.&#8221;<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>This data led to a lowering of inflation forecasts, easing some concerns about aggressive monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve. Currently, traders are pricing in a single 25-basis-point rate cut from the central bank this year, with expectations for a move in September.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Developments\"><\/span>Geopolitical Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding to the positive market sentiment, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had expressed a desire for peace in separate phone conversations.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation> This news sparked some risk-taking among investors, contributing to the day&#8217;s gains.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_Performance_and_Notable_Stocks\"><\/span>Sector Performance and Notable Stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ten out of eleven S&#038;P 500 sectors traded higher, with information technology and materials leading the gains.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation> Among individual stocks:<\/p>\n<p>1. <b>Tesla (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>)<\/b> outperformed, jumping 4.8%.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><br \/>2. <b>MGM Resorts International (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=MGM\">MGM<\/a>)<\/b> surged 15.6% after beating fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><br \/>3. <b>Trade Desk (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TTD\">TTD<\/a>)<\/b> plummeted 31.7% following a disappointing first-quarter revenue forecast.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Market_Events\"><\/span>Upcoming Market Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors are closely watching for the upcoming release of the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=PCE\">PCE<\/a>) Price Index later this month. This data is crucial as it is the Federal Reserve&#8217;s preferred inflation gauge and could influence future monetary policy decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, market participants are anticipating President Trump&#8217;s press conference scheduled for 1 p.m. EST, where he is expected to detail the latest in a series of tariffs on imports to the U.S.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_News\"><\/span>Corporate News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In other corporate news, sports car manufacturer Porsche announced plans to cut 1,900 jobs, signaling potential shifts in the automotive industry.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation> Meanwhile, Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi ended talks for a business integration but will continue collaboration on electric vehicles and autonomous driving.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__2\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead\"><\/span>Looking Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the market digests these developments, investors will be keenly watching for further economic indicators and corporate earnings reports. The interplay between inflation data, geopolitical events, and corporate performance will likely continue to drive market sentiment in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p><b>The key takeaway:<\/b> Despite ongoing inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions, the U.S. stock market showed resilience on Thursday, with all major indexes posting gains. The mixed economic data and potential for diplomatic progress in Eastern Europe provided a boost to investor confidence, setting a cautiously optimistic tone for the days ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major Indexes Close Higher Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Developments On Thursday, February 13, 2025, U.S. stock markets closed higher [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":50312,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"rank_math_schema_Article":[],"rank_math_focus_keyword":[],"rank_math_description":[],"financial_data_references":[],"stock_symbols_mentioned":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[94],"tags":[4,3749,3764,4071,4072],"class_list":["post-48908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-market-update","tag-tsla","tag-pce","tag-ppi","tag-ttd","tag-mgm"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48908","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48908"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48908\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}