Dow Rises Over 50 Points; US Inflation Rate Increases In May
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 11 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks rose this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.16%, NASDAQ up 0.13%, and S&P 500 increasing by 0.10%. Health care shares saw a slight increase while materials stocks fell by 0.6%.
Inflation and Commodities Update: The annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in May, below market expectations. In commodities, oil prices increased by 2.1%, while gold rose by 0.3%, but silver and copper experienced declines.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
