Closing Recap  U.S. stocks continued their remarkable rally, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials logging their ninth consecutive day of gains, fully erasing the steep losses from April’s tariff turmoil, boosted Friday by a strong jobs report and signs of potential trade negotiation progress.  Index Last Closing Level Friday’s Change Friday’s Change (%)…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks capped the week with modest gains on Friday, extending the S&P 500’s win streak to four days (longest since mid-January), though momentum faded slightly amid a lack of fresh economic news and ongoing tariff uncertainty. The 10-Year Treasury yield ended the week around 4.27%, effectively round-tripping back to early April levels…

Closing Recap  The US Dollar extended its decline for a fifth consecutive week, trading near three-year lows as persistent US economic concerns, a cautious Federal Reserve, and lingering tariff tensions weighed heavily on the currency. Looking ahead, the market faces a “macro minefield”. The week is densely packed with potential catalysts, including a deluge of…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished the week strong with significant weekly gains, primarily driven by a mid-week tariff delay announcement, overcoming ongoing U.S.-China trade friction and notable volatility in currency and bond markets.  Looking Ahead  The upcoming week shifts the market’s focus firmly onto central bank actions and crucial economic data releases, following a period…

Closing Recap  U.S. markets experienced a brutal sell-off last week, closing near lows as escalating trade tensions and cautious Fed commentary triggered the worst weekly performance since the COVID-19 pandemic onset in March 2020. Major indices saw significant declines, marking the seventh losing week in the last eight.  Looking Ahead  The week ahead is poised…

Closing Recap Wall Street faced significant declines last week, capping off a negative period driven by persistent worries over inflation, trade tensions, and potential slowing growth, extending the market’s recent pullback. Investor sentiment soured considerably last week, leading to broad market declines. The factors driving this pessimism – persistent inflation concerns, questions around the sustainability…

Closing Recap  US stocks finished a volatile week with a mixed performance, as the Nasdaq edged higher while the Russell 2000 slipped. Persistent tariff concerns and mixed economic data kept investors on edge. At the same time, the US Dollar and Crude Oil prices saw weekly gains. Key Takeaways  Market Overview: This week was characterized…