Energy and healthcare sectors led gains in global markets on February 10, 2025, as investors digested economic data and corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite saw slight declines of 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.
In Europe, the STOXX 600 index gained 0.4%, driven by strong performances in the energy and healthcare sectors. Meanwhile, Asian markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 rising 0.6% and China’s Shanghai Composite falling 0.8% amid concerns over slowing economic growth.
Key drivers of market activity included the release of US inflation data, which showed a slight easing of price pressures, and ongoing negotiations over a global trade agreement. Analysts noted that sector-specific trends are likely to dominate market performance in the near term.
