By The U.S. stock market saw mixed results on February 20, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3%. The S&P 500 remained relatively flat, dipping just 0.1%.
Investors are focused on inflation data and Federal Reserve policy signals, which could impact future interest rate decisions. Strong earnings from tech giants like Apple and Microsoft provided some support, but concerns about slowing global growth weighed on sentiment.
“The market is cautiously optimistic, but inflation concerns are keeping investors on edge,” said Michael Chen, a market analyst at Goldman Sachs.
In commodities, oil prices rose slightly amid supply concerns, while gold prices edged higher as investors sought safe-haven assets.