Stocks rallied to records Friday with the S&P 500 climbing over 4,100 as investors shrugged off concerns about inflation as producer prices increased by more than forecast in March. Treasury yields rose as data showed the rise in producer prices added fuel to the debate over the path of inflation in the coming months.
Retailers, tech and industrial shares drove the advance in the S&P, which post its third-straight weekly rally -- the longest run since October. Trading was sluggish again, with volume 28% below the average of the past 30 days.
Treasuries were hurt by a supply-induced selloff in European government bonds that stoked anxiety about next week’s U.S. auction cycle beginning Monday.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will appear on “60 Minutes” on Sunday, and traders expect him to repeat his most recent dovish statements, which could fuel a fresh run higher in both stocks and bonds.
Retailers, tech and industrial shares drove the advance in the S&P, which post its third-straight weekly rally -- the longest run since October. Trading was sluggish again, with volume 28% below the average of the past 30 days.
Treasuries were hurt by a supply-induced selloff in European government bonds that stoked anxiety about next week’s U.S. auction cycle beginning Monday.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will appear on “60 Minutes” on Sunday, and traders expect him to repeat his most recent dovish statements, which could fuel a fresh run higher in both stocks and bonds.