Closing Recap U.S. stocks experienced a slow, low-volume week, with the S&P 500 largely rangebound as investors digested a mix of geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainties, and awaited key economic data, despite the market’s significant rally since April.  Key Takeaways  Looking Ahead After a period of consolidation, the market faces a week rich with potential catalysts,…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks sank to session lows late Friday, capping a volatile week, as escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel overshadowed earlier optimism from US-China trade progress and a softer-than-expected US CPI print. Bitcoin’s recent rally also showed signs of pausing. Key Takeaways Looking Ahead Looking ahead, markets brace for a barrage of central…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks continued their impressive run, posting strong weekly gains to start June as investor “FOMO” returned, fueled by fading tariff concerns and a surprisingly strong May jobs report. Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, rebounding after a large sell-off, with broader market undercurrents stirred by a Trump-Musk feud and recession fears.  Key Takeaways  Looking…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks ended a strong month on a mixed note Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq seeing modest declines as profit-taking emerged amid renewed tariff uncertainty following comments from President Trump, though major indices still posted significant gains for both the week and the month of May.  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks ended a four-day losing streak for the S&P 500 with a modest rebound attempt on Friday, though major indices still closed lower for the week as President Trump’s tariff threats against Apple and the EU injected fresh volatility. Bitcoin also made headlines, hitting a new all-time high before a slight pullback.…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks capped a stellar week with the S&P 500 notching its fifth consecutive day of gains, as positive developments in trade talks, including deals with China and Middle Eastern nations, fueled a broad market rally, pushing major indices closer to all-time highs.  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the market will digest a host…

Closing Recap U.S. stock markets ended a volatile week with a very quiet and low-volume session on Friday, trading mostly sideways as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of crucial weekend trade negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials in Switzerland.  Index Last Closing Level Friday’s Change Friday’s Change (%) DJ Industrials 41249 -119.07 -0.0029 S&P 500…

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…