📈 Stocks / Finance

S&P 500 Hits Record as Fed Minutes and Tariffs Drive Markets

Yahoo Finance

The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to a record 6,144.15, while the Dow and Nasdaq edged up 0.1%. Fed minutes showed most officials favor keeping rates restrictive amid inflation risks but left room for cuts if conditions weaken. Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on autos, chips, and pharma added uncertainty to trade policy.

Gold Pulls Back as Dollar Strengthens, Tariffs Loom

Reuters

Gold retreated from a record $2,946.85/oz as the dollar gained, with spot gold down 0.2% to $2,928.49. Trump's proposed 25% auto tariffs added uncertainty, while Fed officials remained wary of inflation risks. Traders see at least one Fed rate cut by year-end, with a 44% chance of a second.

Short Sellers Face $73 Billion Loss Amid Market Rally

Yahoo Finance

Short sellers have lost $73 billion across US and Canadian markets in early 2025 as stocks surged, according to S3 Partners. Super Micro Computer (SMCI), up over 110% YTD, led short squeezes, with a squeeze score of 100. Hims & Hers (HIMS) and Oklo (OKLO) also saw sharp gains, forcing liquidations in an intensifying bull market.

🪙 Crypto

Lightning Network's Growth Strengthens Bitcoin's Investment Case

The Block

Fidelity Digital Assets sees the Lightning Network’s expansion as reinforcing Bitcoin’s investment thesis, citing a 384% capacity increase since 2020. The shift toward larger, capital-efficient nodes and institutional adoption, including Coinbase’s 2024 integration, suggests improved scalability, lower fees, and broader financial use cases.

🌎 Global Economy

Asia-Pacific Markets Slide on Tariff Concerns

OilPrice

Asia-Pacific markets fell as Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals weighed on sentiment. The Nikkei 225 dropped 1.19%, the Hang Seng fell 1.13%, and Australia’s ASX 200 declined 1.39%. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks rose despite Fed caution and renewed tariff threats.

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