Closing Recap U.S. stocks staged a stunning last-minute rally to finish mixed after spending most of the day sharply lower on weak GDP and jobs data; gold and oil fell, while Treasury yields ended flat after earlier declines ahead of key tech earnings. Key Takeaways Market Overview In a wild end-of-month session, U.S. stocks executed…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks rallied strongly in the afternoon, extending the S&P 500’s win streak to six days following positive commentary on trade/tariffs; oil prices fell sharply, gold eased, the dollar bounced slightly, and Treasury yields declined. Key Takeaways Market Overview U.S. equity markets navigated a choppy morning session before staging a robust rally in…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks finished mixed after recovering from significant morning lows, extending the S&P 500’s win streak ahead of a crucial week for earnings and economic data; gold climbed while oil, the dollar, and Treasury yields eased. Key Takeaways Market Overview U.S. equity markets demonstrated resilience yesterday, erasing notable midday losses to finish mixed…
Closing Recap U.S. stock futures indicate a modestly lower open, pausing after significant gains last week, as investors brace for a massive week of corporate earnings and await further clarity on trade policy. Key Takeaways Market Overview U.S. stock futures suggest a pause in the recent rally as markets kick off a crucial and very…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks surged for a third consecutive day, with the S&P 500 clearing key resistance levels led by a rally in technology shares as earnings took center stage; gold rebounded strongly, oil gained, while the dollar and Treasury yields fell. Key Takeaways Market Overview U.S. equity markets extended their powerful recovery for a…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks posted strong back-to-back gains as President Trump softened his rhetoric on the Fed and China trade talks, though indices finished well off session highs; gold plunged sharply from records, oil reversed lower, the dollar strengthened, and Treasury yields ended flat after volatility. Key Takeaways Market Overview U.S. equity markets delivered another…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks staged a powerful “Turnaround Tuesday” rally, snapping a multi-day losing streak on hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions sparked by comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent; oil surged, gold eased off record highs, the dollar bounced slightly, and Treasury yields were mixed. Key Takeaways Market Overview Wall Street executed a dramatic reversal…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks sold off sharply as trade, economic, and Fed policy uncertainty weighed heavily on sentiment; gold surged to another record high, the dollar plunged to multi-year lows, oil retreated, and Treasury yields climbed despite the risk-off mood. Key Takeaways Market Overview U.S. equity markets endured a broad and significant sell-off today, extending…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks finished mixed to close out a volatile week, with the S&P 500 slightly higher while the Dow declined; small caps and value stocks outperformed, oil rallied strongly, gold eased, and Treasury yields rose slightly ahead of the holiday weekend. Key Takeaways Market Overview Another roller coaster week concluded with a mixed…
Closing Recap U.S. stocks crumbled, led by a tech sell-off triggered by new chip export restrictions to China, while Fed Chair Powell offered no market support; gold surged to new records, the dollar resumed its sharp decline, Treasury yields eased, and oil gained modestly. Key Takeaways Market Overview Wall Street endured another brutal session as…
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