Stocks Brush Off Inflation Data, Trade Optimism

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq snapped their 3-day win streaks

Laura McCandless

Deputy Editor

Jun 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Despite this morning's soft inflation data and a preliminary U.S.-China trade agreement, the major indexes reversed their midday gains. The Nasdaq dropped 99 points, snapping its three-day win streak alongside the S&P 500, while the Dow finished flat. Though the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) earlier hit its lowest level since February, it finished the day with only its third daily gain in two weeks.

Continue reading for more on today's market, including:

3 defense stocks in focus amid Pentagon buzz.
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Plus, SPX signal to watch; and 2 stocks that plummeted today.

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A quick breakdown of the U.S. tariffs on China. (MarketWatch)
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S&P 500 flashing short-term V-bottom signal.
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Oil Jumps Nearly 5% Amid Iraq Tensions

Oil prices rose amid escalation tensions in Iraq. July-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $3.17, or 4.88%, to settle at $68.15 per barrel.

Gold inched higher after inflation data. August-dated gold futures rose just 30 cents to settle at $3,343.70 per ounce.

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