Last Week's Recap 1. The US Market - Major indexes recovered with growth tops value, inflation acceleration, Modest rebound: The major U.S. stock indexes recovered, The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ finished 1.5% higher—snapping a string of five consecutive weekly declines—while the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ gained 1.1% and the $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ added 0.3%. GDP slowdown: The U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, below economists’ consensus estimate of roughly 2.5% growth. One negative factor was a decline in federal spending amid the fourth quarter’s prolonged government shutdown. Inflation acceleration: Friday’s Personal Consumption Expenditures Price

Last Week's Recap 1. The US Market - U.S. Stock Market Faces Downward trend Amid Mixed Economic Signals Downward trend:The major U.S. stock indexes fell around 1% to 2% as shifting narratives about AI prospects and technology stocks continued to drive the broader market. Jobs resilience:U.S. jobs growth in more than double exceeded expectations, helping to ease recent concerns about labor market weakness. Inflation moderation:CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, down from 2.7% the previous month, and the lowest figure since May 2025. Earnings outperformance: Nearly three-quarters completed earnings release, overall earnings growth remained well above analysts’ expectations. Yields fall from about 4.20% to 4.05%: Prices of U.S. government bonds rose, sending yields lower, after so

Last Week's Recap 1. The US Market - A Week of Divergence and Data Delays Tech trouble: Stocks rallied at the week's start and finish, offsetting midweek sell-offs that hammered tech shares. The $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ surged 2.5% to close above 50,000 for the first time, while the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ dipped slightly and the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ dropped 1.8%. Tech tops earnings: With earnings season past the halfway mark, the tech sector is projected to deliver 30.4% Q4 2026 earnings growth—more than double the 13.0% average across all S&P 500 sectors, per FactSet. Bifurcated market: Large-cap value stocks extended their 2025 lead over growth names, reversing years of

Last Week's Recap 1. The US Market Reversals last Friday, but remained Gains in Jan. Market reversal: The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ climbed slightly while the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ and the $Dow Chemical(DOW)$ both finished fractionally lower for the third week in a row. Fed chair nomination: President Trump on Friday nominated former U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell when the current Fed chair’s term ends in mid-May. Warsh now faces Senate confirmation. Metals pullback: Gold and silver prices rallied to record highs on Thursday, only to tumble on Friday and finish negative for the week. January gain: The U.S. stock market maintained modestly

Last Week's Recap 1. The US Market - Show Slight Pullback on Geopolitical Tensions: Slight pullback: the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ (-0.35%, 6,915.61), the $Dow Chemical(DOW)$ (-0.53%, 49,098.71), and the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ (-0.06%, 23,501.24)posted fractional declines for the second week in a row. Geopolitical tensions: International tensions over Greenland and the related prospect of tariffs were the key catalysts for Tuesday’s tumble around 2%. Metals dazzle: Precious metals prices are extending rallies again. Gold is trading above $5000 per ounce, while silver surpassed $100 per ounce for the first time. U.S. GDP upgrade: The government’s updated figure put the quarter

Last Week's Recap1. The major U.S. indexes posted fractional declinesMajor Indexes: The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ saw fluctuations, closing at 6940.01, down slightly from the previous week's high of 6977.27. Sizzling small caps: A U.S. small-cap benchmark $iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ outpaced its large-cap peers by a wide margin for the second week in a row, marking a sharp rotation from small caps’ lagging 2025 performance. Earnings kickoff: Analysts projected that financials sector earnings rose 6.6% in the fourth quarter—slightly below the 8.2% average gain that’s forecast across all 11 sectors in the S&P 500. Information technology is expected to post the strongest earnings growth, with consumer discr

Last Week's Recap1.The US Market - US Stock Show Fast WeekFast week:The major U.S. stock indexes produced gains of around 2.0% in the first full trading week of 2026. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and the $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ surpassed record highs set two weeks earlier, and the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ climbed to within 1.2% of its historic peak set more than two months ago. Small-cap surge: $iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ jumped 4.6% for the week and nearly 14% over six weeks, hitting a record high and outperforming large-cap peers. Metals shine:Precious metals prices rebounded and extended rallies. Gold was trading above $4,520 per oun

Last Week and 2025's Recap1.The US Market - Gained double-digits for a 3rd straight year in 2025Indexes: $S&P 500(.SPX)$ recorded a weekly drop of about 1.03%, with technology stocks showing mixed performance and investor sentiment cautious due to Federal Reserve minutes and geopolitical tensions. $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ saw a decline of approximately 0.67%, $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ fell by around 1.52%. Triple play: The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ ’s 16.39% total return for 2025 marked the third year in a row that the index generated a double-digit gain. The Mag 7 names contributed 42% of the S&P 500’s total return in 2025 and 55% o

Last Week's Recap1. The US Market - Major indices reaching record highsDriven by robust economic data and positive investor sentiment last week. The $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ rose by approximately 1.2%, closing at 48,710.97; $S&P 500(.SPX)$ surged by about 1.4%, closing at a new record high of 6,929.94. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ increased by around 1.2%, ending the week at 23,593.096. GDP acceleration:GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the July-through-September period versus the consensus forecast for 3.2%, the fastest in two years. 2026 rate outlook: the Fed's minutes contributed to the positive market sentiment, bond market trading continued to support prosp

Last Week's Recap1. U.S. Stock Market Faces Volatility Amid Mixed Sector Performance and Trading HaltsThe $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ and $S&P 500(.SPX)$ finished fractionally higher while the $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ ended slightly down. The latter two indexes remained about 1% below their record levels set on December 11.Jobs weakness:A delayed U.S. labor market report delivered mixed monthly results on jobs growth and the highest unemployment rate since 2021.Precious metals shine: $Silver - main 2603(SImain)$ surpassing $67 per ounce for the first time ever and $Gold - main 2602(GCmain

Last Week's Recap1. US Market saw weekly performance sharply dividedIndexes: The $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ finished with a 1.05% total return for the week, while the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 0.63% and the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ ended 1.62% lower. Market rotation: With many of the technology-oriented stocks that have driven 2025’s gains weighing on the broader market. More cyclical, value-oriented stocks climbed, and a large-cap value equity style benchmark finished 0.6% higher for the week while its growth counterpart was down 1.5%.Small-cap record: the Russell 2000 Index finished about 1.2% higher. On Thursday, it climbed to a record high, capping a run that saw the index sur

Last Week's Recap1. US Market-Inches higher with confidence uptick and Fed cut expectThe $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ within 1% of record highs set in late October and mid-November, respectively. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ finished less than 2% below its historic peak. Labor market weakens: ADP shows 32K job losses in Nov, reversing Oct's 47K gain; official report delayed to Dec 16.Consumer confidence rises: Modest uptick in sentiment; core PCE inflation cooled to 2.8% in Sep (from 2.9%).Q3 earnings strong: S&P 500 up 13.4% QoQ—fourth consecutive double-digit quarter—led by tech's 29% gain.Treasury yields jump: 10-year at 4.14%; 30-year at 4.79% (three

Last Week's Recap1. US Market -Best Thanksgiving week since 2008Great Thanksgiving week:US stocks rallied across the board last week, with all three major indices up over 3%. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ surged 4.91% for the week, while the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ gained nearly 4%, marking its best Thanksgiving week since 2008. The S& 500 has risen for seven straight months, its best streak in over seven years. JPMorgan is bullish, forecasting a 20% rise by 2027.December rate cut odds rose: CME FedWatch Tool shows an 87.4% probability. Trump said Sunday he has chosen the next Fed chair and will announce soon.Easing policy tailwind: Data supports a soft landing, but with fewer official releases recently, the econo

Last Week's Recap1. U.S. Market -Investor cautions and Tech PullbackTech pullback: The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ finished the week down 2.7%, marking its third consecutive weekly decline, while the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and the $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ posted smaller declines of about 2.0%.Fed cut uncertainty: Unemployment rose to 4.4%, the highest since October 2021. CME FedWatch data shows that the probability of an interest rate cut on December 10 increased to nearly 72%, up from about 30% earlier in the week.Volatility returns: Short-term expectations of U.S. stock market volatility surged, with the $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ reachin

Last Week's Recap1. U.S. Market - Shutdown Relief vs. AI HangoverIndexes: Equities swung sharply through the week. Early optimism over the government reopening lifted the $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ to record highs, but gains faded as growth and AI stocks sold off on tempered rate-cut expectations. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ eked out gains, while the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ closed lower.Shutdown Relief: The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill extending federal spending through Jan 30 2026, ending the the longest-ever shutdown. Stocks rallied briefly on the news before profit-taking set in.Fed Tone: Officials pushed back on aggressive easing bets. St. Louis Fed President Musalem sai

Last Week's Recap1. U.S. Market - Strong Week Caps a Solid OctoberIndexes: U.S. stocks extended their rally for a third consecutive week, with all major indexes notching new highs amid upbeat corporate results.October Recap: Wall Street logged a sixth straight monthly gain, with the $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ posted its longest winning streak since 2018, while the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ surged ~4.7%, marking seven consecutive monthly advances — its best run since 2018 — powered by Big Tech earnings. The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ also rose about 2.3% for the month.FOMC: The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 bps and announced plans to end quantitative tightening by restarting balance-she

Last Week's RecapU.S. Market - All-Time HighsIndexes: All major U.S. indexes surged to record highs on Friday, capping a strong week driven by a cooler inflation print and robust corporate earnings. The S&P 500 topped $6,800 and gained over 2% for the week, while the Nasdaq and Dow also notched their second winning week in a row despite midweek volatility.CPI: September CPI came in softer than expected, reinforcing expectations for rate cuts at both remaining Fed meetings this year. Headline CPI rose 0.3% MoM and 3.0% YoY, while core CPI advanced 0.2% MoM and 3.0% YoY.Earnings season: Remains the dominant short-term driver, with some official macro prints delayed.The earnings beats seen this third-quarter reporting season are driving higher-than-average equity returns, according to Bar

Last Week's RecapU.S. Market - All indexes ralliedIndexes: Major U.S. indexes ended the week in positive territory despite sharp intraday swings. The S&P 500 rose 1.7%, rebounding as investors digested a softer U.S. tone on China trade talks and moved past Thursday’s regional bank scare. The Russell 2000 hit record highs midweek but sharply reversed as credit concerns in regional banks triggered a sell-off.VIX: The VIX spiked above 28 at Friday’s open before retreating back near 20, underscoring the market’s tug-of-war between policy headlines, tariff risks, and strong corporate earnings.Crypto: Bitcoin briefly tumbled to 103,530 on Friday, highlighting stress among speculative assets and amplifying broader market risk sentiment.Tariff Tone eases: Trump struck a more conciliatory tone,

Last Week's RecapU.S. Market - A dramatic Sell-offIndexes: The week finished weak after a dramatic Friday sell-off. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched fresh record highs midweek, only to see gains erased in the strongest single-day decline since April after tariff headlines hit sentiment.VIX: The VIX spiked above 22, snapping nearly four months of calm, complacent grinding to new highs. The surge in volatility underscored a sudden demand for protection as risk appetite evaporated.Crypto: Crypto and crypto-exposed names were especially volatile — Bitcoin and Ethereum printed new all-time highs earlier in the week before capitulating on Friday’s risk-off move. Bitcoin plunged 6% Friday, breaking below $120,000, amplifying broader market stress.Trump’s tariff: An unexpected announcement

September just broke with the usual seasonal weakness and delivered an exceptionally strong monthly performance. The S&P 500 rose approximately 3.5% in September (the S&P 500 has fallen an average of 4.2% in September over the past five years), marking its fifth consecutive monthly gain and driving the third quarter's overall gain to 7.8%. AI and technology drove the Nasdaq's 5.6% surge in September, its sixth consecutive month of gains. A key sign of increased risk appetite was the small-cap Russell 2000 index reaching a new all-time high, its highest level since late 2021, indicating both strong momentum and increased market breadth.U.S. Stock Market Index Returns (September 2025)IndexSeptember ReturnQ3YTDDow Jones Industrial Average1.90%5.20%9.00%S&P 5003.50%7.80%13.80%Nasda