On February 17, 2025, U.S. markets experienced positive trading conditions despite reduced liquidity due to the President's Day holiday. The following day, February 18, saw a return to regular trading, leading to increased liquidity and a generally positive sentiment among global investors. The S&P 500 opened with slight gains, with the SPY ETF up 0.21%, the QQQ up 0.30%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by 0.08%. By the close, the S&P 500 showed further gains, with SPY rising by 0.25%, QQQ by 0.07%, DJI by 0.02%, and IWM by 0.45%. However, the markets faced challenges, including rising Treasury yields, which contributed to a mixed performance throughout the day. As attention shifts to upcoming Federal Reserve FOMC meeting minutes, investors remain cautious.