Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished mixed after a day of consolidation, with the Nasdaq outperforming on strength in select mega-cap tech names, while broader market breadth was negative; gold and oil fell, Treasury yields climbed, and the dollar was flat.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  U.S. equity markets experienced a day of consolidation, with major indices…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks extended their rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting solid gains led by technology, as cooler CPI data and ongoing positive trade deal sentiment overshadowed some profit-taking; the dollar weakened, oil and gold gained, and Treasury yields climbed.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  The U.S. stock market continued its upward trajectory…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks surged to two-month highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting strong gains, as a significant U.S.-China agreement to temporarily slash tariffs ignited a powerful risk-on rally; the dollar and oil climbed, while gold plunged and Treasury yields rose.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  Wall Street experienced a powerful surge today, with…

Closing Recap   U.S. stock futures surged dramatically higher overnight following reports of a significant breakthrough and temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade dispute; oil prices jumped, gold plunged, the dollar rallied strongly, and Treasury yields climbed on the positive news.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  A significant wave of optimism swept through global markets overnight, sending…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks surged on a “breakthrough” U.S./UK trade deal announcement, continuing their strong recovery from April lows; the dollar and Treasury yields jumped sharply, while gold plunged and oil prices rallied.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  U.S. equity markets experienced another day of strong gains, driven by significant positive developments on the trade front.…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks surged in the final minutes to finish higher, led by a tech rally on reports of revised AI chip curbs, overcoming earlier choppiness surrounding the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady; gold and oil fell, while Treasury yields eased.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview U.S. equity markets experienced a volatile session, ultimately…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks finished lower for a second straight day as caution prevailed ahead of today’s FOMC meeting, despite some positive trade deal hints; gold surged to near record highs, the dollar fell further, oil prices rebounded, and Treasury yields eased after a strong auction.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  U.S. equity markets ended lower…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished mostly lower after surrendering strong afternoon gains late in the session, snapping the S&P 500’s long winning streak; Treasury yields rose on strong services data, oil prices tumbled further on OPEC+ news, and gold surged.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  The impressive multi-day rally in U.S. stocks finally hit a speed…

Closing Recap  U.S. stock futures point to a mixed open, potentially halting a long rally streak, pressured by President Trump ruling out a Xi meeting and a surprise OPEC+ output hike hitting oil prices; gold is up, while Treasury yields are flat ahead of this week’s Fed meeting.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview U.S. equity markets…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks continued their strong rally, led by technology shares boosted by positive earnings, while gold plunged, oil rebounded, the dollar surged, and Treasury yields reversed higher despite mixed economic data.  Key Takeaways  Market Overview  The positive momentum continued unabated on Wall Street, as U.S. stocks kicked off May with another day of…