July 11, 2026
Investors await earnings and inflation data for clues on market direction
Inflation and interest rate concerns ease as oil prices fall
Bond yields come down after peaking earlier in the week
Corporate profits are continuing to rise and supporting investor confidence
Strong earnings lift major tech stocks
Markets are focused on oil and geopolitics, overshadowing economic data
Fed will likely keep interest rates on hold amid inflation concerns
Fed officials say that tariffs will boost inflation, while slower growth is expected this year
