Stock Market Update Tuesday March 11, 2025

Stock Market Update – Tuesday, March 11, 2025 No relief rally this time, as the S&P 500 remained under sustained selling pressure for most of the session. The index briefly turned positive after lunch but ultimately lost momentum into the close, settling lower by 0.8%. Notably, small caps bucked the trend, with the Russell 2000 finishing in positive territory. The trading session was dominated by a flurry of tariff-related headlines, keeping market sentiment on edge ahead of tomorrow’s highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) release.

• S&P 500 (SPX): -0.75%

• Nasdaq-100 (QQQ): -0.28%

• Russell 2000 (IWM): +0.22%

Away From Stocks:

The bond market saw Treasurys come under pressure, with both the 2-year and 30-year yields rising five basis points, settling at 3.94% and 4.59%, respectively. Investors are bracing for February’s CPI print, with consensus estimates pointing to a 2.9% year-over-year increase in headline inflation. In commodities, WTI crude oil rebounded toward $67 per barrel, while gold surged back above $2,900 per ounce, reflecting renewed demand for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, in crypto markets, Bitcoin rallied toward $83,000, demonstrating resilience amid broader market uncertainty. The VIX (Volatility Index) settled just below 27, signaling heightened investor caution.

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