Equities and dollar rise with encouragement from economic data and earnings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 17 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Performance: U.S. equities, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reached record closing highs driven by positive economic data on jobless claims and retail sales, alongside strong earnings reports from major companies like PepsiCo and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.
Economic Indicators: The dollar strengthened following encouraging economic data, while oil prices rose due to supply risks in the Middle East; however, gold prices fell as the data supported a cautious Federal Reserve stance on interest rate cuts.
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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.
