Group 1: Gold Market Insights - The inflation-adjusted price of gold has reached a record high, trading above $3,610 per ounce, marking the first such occurrence since the 1980s [1] - Rising inflation and anticipated interest rate cuts create a favorable environment for gold, which is also historically correlated with Bitcoin [1][7] - The latest US CPI data for August shows annual inflation at 2.9%, up from 2.7% in July, indicating persistent price pressures [3] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for August was reported at 2.9%, lower than the expected 3.3%, suggesting potential declining inflation [4] - The PPI is viewed as a leading indicator for the CPI, which may influence the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates [4] Group 3: Demand Factors for Gold - Increased demand for gold in 2025 is driven by global tensions, including trade disputes and political instability, enhancing its status as a safe-haven asset [5] - Central banks in emerging markets are increasing gold reserves to diversify from the US dollar, reflecting concerns over its stability [6] Group 4: Interest Rates and Investment Behavior - Expectations of lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding gold, contributing to its price increase [7] - Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold," sharing similar investment dynamics in the context of inflation [7]

Core Insights - Deutsche Bank raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,000 from 6,550, citing boosted earnings per share estimates for 2025 and a 7% increase above the index's record close [2][6] - Barclays also increased its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 6,450 from 6,050 and its 2026 target to 7,000 from 6,700, driven by strong corporate earnings and anticipated interest rate cuts [6][9] Earnings and Valuations - Deutsche Bank projects earnings growth of over 9.5% this year and nearly 14% next year, which is above the average for typical non-recession years [4] - Analysts believe stock valuations will remain high as companies maintain elevated payout ratios and earnings resilience [4] Market Sentiment and AI Impact - The ongoing enthusiasm around AI, particularly following Oracle's strong guidance, is contributing to the bullish outlook for stocks [2][6] - Both Deutsche Bank and Barclays highlight the AI boom as a significant factor in driving stock prices higher [6][9] Labor Market Concerns - Barclays expressed caution regarding emerging labor market risks that could potentially offset strong corporate earnings and AI-driven growth [10] - Despite these concerns, Barclays anticipates three Federal Reserve rate cuts this year to support economic stability [10] Sector Preferences - Deutsche Bank favors large growth stocks, tech shares, and financials while remaining underweight in defensive sectors such as consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare [8]

This live blog is refreshed periodically throughout the day with the latest updates from the market. To find the latest Stock Market Today threads, click here. Happy Thursday. This is TheStreet's Stock Market Today for Sept. 11, 2025. You can follow the latest updates on the market here with our daily live blog. Update: 10:36 a.m. ET Equities Rally: Indexes Setting All-Time Highs The Dow (+1.27%), S&P 500 (+0.71%), and Nasdaq Composite (+0.56%) just notched fresh intraday highs, continuing to add to gain ...

ToplineInflation worsened as expected in August as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to raise consumer prices, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the last economic report under consideration by the Federal Reserve as it considers interest rate cuts next week. The Federal Reserve meets next week to decide whether to lower interest rates for the first time since December.AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsConsumer prices increased 2.9% last month from August 2024 and 0.4 ...

Inflation edged higher in August, government data showed Thursday, as investors looked for signs of how much President Trump's tariffs are filtering into consumer prices and what that means for how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.9% annually in August, a rise from July's 2.7% increase and on par with economist expectations. Month over month, prices rose 0.4%, an uptick from ...

US stock futures nudged higher on Thursday as the latest reading on consumer inflation showed consumer prices ticked up in August, helping set expectations for the pace of interest rate cuts this year. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), the S&P 500 (ES=F), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) all gained around 0.2%, on the heels of a muted but record-setting session on Wednesday. Thursday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August exhibited some signs that President Trump's tariffs ...

Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market capitalization has risen by 1.4% to $4.06 trillion, with a total trading volume of $164 billion [5][15] - 90 of the top 100 coins have increased in value over the past 24 hours, including all top 10 coins [4][15] Bitcoin and Ethereum Performance - Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $114,132, having appreciated by 1.4% [3][15] - Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $4,435, up by 2.6% [4][15] - BTC has corrected just 8% from its mid-August all-time high (ATH) of $124,128, indicating a relatively shallow correction compared to previous instances [6][7] Institutional Inflows - US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded significant inflows of $757.14 million, the highest since mid-July, with nine of the twelve ETFs seeing inflows [10][11] - US Ethereum ETFs also saw inflows of $171.54 million, with eight of the nine funds experiencing positive flows [11] Regulatory Developments - South Korea has lifted a seven-year ban, allowing crypto-related companies to apply for venture capital funding, reflecting the changing global status of the crypto industry [12] Market Sentiment - Despite caution in the market, there is an increase in bullish sentiment, as indicated by the rise in the crypto fear and greed index from 43 to 47 [9][10] - Market participants are awaiting key US inflation data and decisions from the Federal Reserve, which could impact market dynamics [4][12]

Small-cap stocks are flashing a compelling bullish signal, presenting a potential rally opportunity as earnings accelerate, valuations remain attractive, and the market anticipates significant interest rate cuts.Are Small-Caps Ready To Challenge Mega-Cap Dominance?This confluence of factors, highlighted by data compiled from LSEG Data & Analytics, Bloomberg, and Barclays Research and shared by X user @WallStJesus, suggests a fundamental shift that could challenge the long-standing dominance of mega-cap stoc ...

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a Religious Liberty Commission meeting at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.President Donald Trump on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while a lawsuit challenging his removal of her continues.The appeal came a day after U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb, in her decision, said, "The public interest in Federal Reserve independence weighs in favor of Cook's reinst ...