Morgans AM - Friday, 14 March 2025

US equity markets weaker on Wednesday, big tech continuing to hurt indices, with select Consumer names also being sold off. US PPI came in a touch below expectations, which followed a CPI print below expectations the day prior, but tariffs (and the threat of tariffs) were louder and seemed the focus of market moves. The Dow fell 537 points or -1.30%. Apple continued its negative trajectory, shares down another -3.36%, extending a string of recent losses on concerns over delayed Siri features and the impact of tariffs. The stock fell for the third-straight session after Apple on Friday reportedly pushed back the launch of certain Apple Intelligence features for Siri until 2026. The stock is -20% off its highs set in late December.