The US markets showcased new record levels on July 15, 2025. In particular, the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 saw significant gains thanks to positive news from the chip industry and new inflation data.
Record Levels on US Markets
On the said day, the S&P 500 registered an increase of about 0.25%, climbing to around 6,284 points. The Nasdaq Composite rose by approximately 0.69%, surpassing the 20,782 point mark. Before the trading session, the Nasdaq-100 index was estimated to open approximately 0.7% higher at around 23,007 points.
Impact of the Chip Industry and Inflation Data
A significant driver of this development was the strong performance in the chip sector, particularly by Nvidia. Additionally, the latest inflation data indicated an increase in consumer prices in the US to an annual rate of 2.7%, slightly above the expectations of 2.6%. Core inflation remained stable at 2.9% year-on-year.
These inflation figures reassured experts and investors, as they gave little indication of a drastic price inflation that could burden the markets.
Positive Impulses from the Banking Sector
Moreover, the release of bank balance sheets from the second quarter contributed to a positive market sentiment. Overall, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reported numerous new weekly highs (S&P: 19 new highs; Nasdaq: 53 new highs), underscoring the strength of the current market environment.
In summary, it is the strong price gains in chip stocks like Nvidia, the expected to slightly better inflation figures, and positive impulses from the banking sector that led to the new record highs on the US markets.