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…

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…