Daily Market Recap - June 11, 2025

Craig Foster
Jun 11, 2025
2 min read

📊 Headline

Geopolitical tensions and easing inflation drove a surge in crude oil and Treasury demand, while equity and crypto markets showed cautious behavior ahead of key economic data.

U.S. Major Indexes Closing Prices

Dow Jones Industrial Average – closed at 42,865.80
S&P 500 – closed at 6,022.24
Nasdaq Composite – closed at 19,615.90

🔗 Notable Cryptocurrency News

Bitcoin hovered around $108,540, slightly off intraday highs near $110K

Ethereum hovered around $2,2770.76

XRP hovered around $2.27

🌾 Commodities & Agriculture Highlights

Agriculture: Soybean and grain futures ticked higher after U.S.–China trade progress; July corn dipped to about $4.38½/bu, soybeans around $10.54¾/bu, while wheat advanced slightly
Peru blueberries: Peru is pivoting exports towards China amid new U.S. tariffs, potentially impacting U.S. supply and prices

🛢️ Crude Oil & Gold

Crude Oil:
- WTI settled around $68.75/bbl, Brent at $70.33/bbl — both up ~4–5%, the highest since early April due to Middle East tensions and a U.S.–China trade boost.
Gold:
- Gold futures closed near $3,380.30/oz, reflecting safe-haven demand amid global uncertainty

📈 Bond Market News

U.S. 10‑Year Treasury: Yield eased to 4.42%–4.47%, dipping after a strong note auction and favorable inflation data
U.S. 30‑Year Treasury: Yield around 4.92%–4.93%, slightly down as demand strengthened .

🔭 Closing Statement & Looking Ahead

Today’s markets reflected a cautious but hopeful mood—oil and gold surged on geopolitical and macro signals, while Treasuries benefited from softer inflation data. Equities and crypto stayed range-bound, awaiting tomorrow’s CPI print and continued trade negotiations.

📅 Looking ahead: All eyes are on the June CPI release and the next U.S.–China headlines, which may set the tone for markets across asset classes.

Disclosure: The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market conditions are subject to change, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.