#PriceTrendAnalysis Recent analyses indicate that U.S. stocks are approaching record highs, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 2.58% this week. Growth stocks have outperformed value shares, while small-cap stocks have lagged. Inflation data shows a 0.5% month-over-month increase in January, with a 3.0% year-over-year rise, the highest since June. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, edged up to 3.3% from 3.2%, influenced by rising costs in goods and services. These trends suggest that inflation remains a concern, potentially impacting future monetary policy decisions.