Daily Market Recap - June 12, 2025

Craig Foster
Jun 12
2 min read

📌 Headline

U.S. markets closed slightly higher on June 12, 2025, supported by cooler inflation data, strong corporate earnings—especially in AI tech—and steady bond demand amid global uncertainty

📈 U.S. Major Indexes

Dow Jones Industrial Average – closed at 42,967.62, up 0.2%
S&P 500 – closed at 6,045.26, gaining 0.4%
Nasdaq Composite – finished at 19,662.48, rising 0.2%

Investor optimism was fueled by impressive earnings from Oracle, whose AI-driven outlook helped tech stocks broadly outperform.

🔗 Notable Cryptocurrency News

Bitcoin retreated below $106K amid risk-off sentiment tied to geopolitical tensions.
Binance was allowed back into Syria after U.S. sanctions were lifted.
The U.S. government recovered over $680,000 in stolen crypto funds, returning them to their owners .
XRP was down on the day and hovering around $2.11 for the day.

🌾 Commodity & Agricultural Highlights

USDA’s June WASDE report showed reduced corn ending stocks: old crop at 1.365B bu and new crop trimmed to 1.75B bu .
U.S. farm equipment sales remain under pressure—tractor sales down 12.3%, combines down 50% YoY .

🛢️ Crude Oil & 🪙 Gold

Crude Oil (WTI) closed at $72.69/barrel
Gold gained about 1.8%, closing at $3,434.10/oz, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties .

💵 Bond Market News

U.S. 10‑Year Treasury yield eased below 4.40% supported by strong auction demand and soft inflation data.
U.S. 30‑Year Treasury also saw yields decline 4.83% amid consistent investor interest .

🔭 Closing Statement & Looking Ahead

Today’s market action reflected a balanced blend of inflation relief, upbeat tech earnings, and geopolitical caution. Equities modestly climbed, bonds strengthened, and commodities reflected steady sentiment. As markets digest upcoming Fed commentary and geopolitical shifts, investors will watch data releases later this month that could influence the next phase of rate cuts.

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 a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.