Peakfolio Team
Apr 14, 2025
Between April 7 and April 14, U.S. equity markets found some much-needed stability after several volatile weeks.
The S&P 500 gained nearly 2% for the week, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed more than 2.5%, buoyed by strong performance in technology and communication services. The Dow Jones also posted modest gains, snapping its three-week losing streak.
The rally came as investors took comfort in cooling inflation data and early signs that trade tensions might be easing. A softer-than-expected Producer Price Index reassured markets that price pressures may be stabilizing, while corporate earnings season began on a mostly positive note. Despite lingering caution, sentiment improved as buyers stepped back in, particularly in sectors that had been oversold in late March. Many analysts now view the recent correction as healthy, setting the stage for a potential second-quarter recovery if policy and economic data remain supportive.