TheDrop Market Analysis, 08/11/25

Markets fell as July inflation report was projected to show a significant price increase, larger compared to the month of June.

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The S&P 500 composite fell 0.25%, the Dow 30 composite fell 0.45%, the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3%, and the Russell 2000 composite fell 0.09%. Meanwhile, the VIX volatility index surged 7.26%.

Cryptocurrencies also fell today, with Bitcoin falling 0.3%, XRP falling 1.27%, Ethereum falling 0.46%, and Tether falling 0.01%.

Crude oil surged 0.3% on average, while gold weakened 0.3% and silver weakened by a similar 0.3%. Copper, natural gas, and brent crude all increased in value.

Markets fell as investors reacted to July's inflation report being projected to have a quicker rise in prices in June, very much attributable to tariff pressures, causing investors to retreat from the market before the release of July's CPI report.

All of the Magnificent Seven retreated from highs except for Tesla, which rose 2.84% as a result of two wins: for one, the world's largest EV maker based in China fell, and in Texas the Robotaxi acquired licensing.

Intel surged after President Trump met with CEO Lip-Bu Tan despite previously calling for his resignation. Investors saw the meeting as having high hopes that Trump will no longer support his resignation leading to significant buying pressure.