US Stock Indexes Reach Multiple Records on AI Optimism and Inflation Slowdown

U.S. stock indexes including the Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and S&P 500 have been consistently hitting record highs throughout 2025, driven by investor optimism and growth in artificial intelligence technologies. The tech sector, particularly companies like Nvidia and Oracle, has played a pivotal role in this rally, with Nvidia's partnership with OpenAI and Oracle's involvement with TikTok's U.S. operations boosting market confidence. Gold prices have also surged, outperforming major stock indexes with a 44% gain year-to-date, marking 38 new records this year. Market gains are supported by expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates, encouraged by recent inflation data showing a slowdown at the wholesale level. Despite some fluctuations, analysts view the tech-driven market growth as sustainable and in its early stages, with normal market corrections seen as minor. Investor sentiment remains positive as the economy aims to balance slowing growth without triggering a recession, while keeping inflation under control.