Closing Recap (Week Ending August 15) U.S. stocks finished a choppy week with the Dow posting a record high Friday thanks to a surge in UNH, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended mostly flat as investors digested mixed inflation data and a high-stakes summit between President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska that…

Closing Recap (Week Ending August 8th)  U.S. stocks continued their relentless rally, with the Nasdaq notching another record high and major indices finishing with strong weekly gains, fueled by an excellent earnings season and a surprisingly manageable tariff situation. In other markets, gold surged to a new record high after the U.S. imposed tariffs on…

Closing Recap (Week Ending August 1st) U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday to start the new month, as a much weaker-than-expected July jobs report, combined with renewed tariff threats from President Trump, spooked investors. The negative data and trade headlines sent the dollar and Treasury yields lower while boosting gold prices, as markets aggressively priced…

Closing Recap (Week Ending July 25)  U.S. stocks continued their deliberate “melt-up,” with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at all-time highs for the week, driven by optimism over the economic outlook and progress on trade deals. Elsewhere, the US Dollar gained strength, pressuring gold and oil prices lower, while Bitcoin fell on Friday amid…

Closing Recap (Week Ending July 18)  U.S. stocks finished a rangebound week with gains, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched new intraday highs Friday despite late-day pressure from renewed EU tariff concerns. Elsewhere, the US Dollar strengthened for the week, pressuring gold prices lower, while Bitcoin consolidated above the key $120,000 level. Key Takeaways …

Closing Recap (Week Ending July 12)  U.S. stocks finished lower on Friday, pushing the S&P 500 and Dow into negative territory for the week, as a fresh wave of tariff announcements from President Trump renewed trade anxieties and overshadowed a quiet economic data calendar.  Key Takeaways  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the market’s attention will be…

Closing Recap (Week Ending July 4th)  U.S. stocks finished a strong quarter with a flourish, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq printed fresh all-time highs, driven by growing optimism that trade deals will be reached ahead of a looming tariff deadline, even as the US dollar weakened for a second straight week.  Key Takeaways  Looking…

Closing Recap U.S. stocks reached new closing highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Friday, capping a volatile week influenced by an in-line inflation report, shifting trade headlines, and a Middle East ceasefire that eased geopolitical tensions early in the week.  Key Takeaways  Looking Ahead Looking ahead, the market’s focus shifts decisively to the…

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…