Global Stocks and U.S. Treasury Yields React to Inflation Data

Global stock indices hit record highs while U.S. Treasury yields fell after inflation data hinted at cooler-than-expected pricing metrics. U.S. indices rallied as investors evaluated both inflation impacts and President Trump's tariff announcements, alongside economic signals showing stable job markets and currency fluctuations.

Global stock markets reached new heights on Thursday with U.S. Treasury yields dropping, as fresh inflation data suggested cooler-than-expected metrics. This fueled optimism among investors that the Federal Reserve's targeted inflation measure might not be as steep as anticipated.

The Labor Department reported a 0.4% increase in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in the past month, surpassing economists' predictions of a 0.3% rise. This followed news earlier in the week of a significant climb in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

U.S. stocks closed on a high note, buoyed by investor assessments of both domestic inflation impacts and President Trump's imposition of new tariffs. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted gains while European markets followed suit, partly driven by hopes for peace talks concerning Ukraine. Meanwhile, currency markets saw the dollar fall against major currencies like the euro and yen.

(With inputs from agencies.)