U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance on February 20, 2025, as investors weighed the latest economic data and corporate earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, while the S&P 500 dipped 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3%.

Investors are closely monitoring inflation data and Federal Reserve policy signals, which could influence future interest rate decisions. Strong earnings from tech giants like Apple and Microsoft provided some support, but concerns about slowing global growth weighed on sentiment.

“The market is in a holding pattern as investors await clearer signals on inflation and interest rates,” said Sarah Thompson, a market strategist at J.P. Morgan. “Earnings are strong, but macroeconomic uncertainties remain.”

In commodities, oil prices edged higher amid supply concerns, while gold prices rose slightly as investors sought safe-haven assets.