U.S. Stock Market Weekly Updates: August 2, 2025

Key Market Drivers & News 1. A Major Shift in Economic Narrative: Unprecedented Employment Report: The July jobs report came as a shock to the market. The previous two months’ job creation figures were revised downwards significantly, with some reports suggesting up to 90% of previously announced jobs disappeared from the data. The July report … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: July 31, 2025

Market Performance Overview (Current Day) S&P 500: Declined 0.37% to 6,339.39, continuing a recent downward trend. Nasdaq: Slightly down 0.03% to 2122.45, with strong performance in some tech giants unable to lift the index. Dow Jones: Dropped 0.74% to 44,130.98, impacted by weakness in healthcare and other sectors. Gold: Down 0.27% to $3,343.60 per troy … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: July 30, 2025

Market Performance Overview (Current Day) S&P 500: Declined slightly by 0.12% to close at 6,362.90, showing a pause after recent gains. Nasdaq: Rose 0.15% to 2129.67, driven by strength in Nvidia. Dow Jones: Fell 0.38% to 44,461.28, continuing yesterday’s slide. Gold: Decreased significantly by 1.58% to $3,328.50 per troy ounce. Oil (WTI): Extended gains for … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: July 29, 2025

Market Performance Overview (Current Day) S&P 500: Declined 0.3% to 6,370.86, taking a breather after recent highs. Nasdaq: Fell 0.38% to 2198.29, with upward momentum somewhat constrained. Dow Jones: Down 0.46% to 44,632.99, pressured by disappointing UnitedHealth earnings. Gold: Rose slightly by 0.04% to $3,323.30 per troy ounce. Oil (WTI): Increased over 4% to $69.46 … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: July 28, 2025

Market Performance Overview (Current Day) S&P 500: Up slightly by 0.02% to 6,389.77. Nasdaq: Rose 0.33% to 2178.58, showing limited upside despite record-high expectations. Dow Jones: Down 0.14% to 44,837.56, reflecting a mixed sentiment. Volatility Index (VIX): Up 0.1% to 15.03, but still at a relatively low level. Gold: Declined 0.54% to $3,317.70 per troy … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: July 23, 2025

Market Performance Overview The three major indices showed mixed trends today. The Dow Jones Index rose 0.4%. It gained about 179 points. It closed at 44,502.44. The index held its current level. The S&P 500 rose again, setting a new record high. It gained 0.06% to close at 6,309.6. Although it only climbed 4 points, … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: July 17, 2025

US Markets Surge Amidst Strong Economic Signals US stock markets finished significantly higher today. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all recorded gains. The S&P 500 climbed 0.54%, reaching 6,297.36. The Nasdaq jumped 0.75% to 2,885.65. Both indices achieved new record highs. The Russell 2000, representing small-cap stocks, surged 1.20%. This signals broad … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: July 15, 2025

US Markets: A Day of Mixed Signals Today saw a mixed bag for US stock markets. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 faced declines, while the Nasdaq managed to eke out a small gain. The Russell 2000, representing smaller companies, experienced a significant drop, highlighting increased market volatility.   Index Performance The Dow Jones Industrial … Read more

U.S. Stock Market Updates: June 24, 2025

Global markets experienced a strong day, driven by geopolitical de-escalation and renewed optimism for interest rate cuts. Major indices closed significantly higher, reflecting a broader risk-on sentiment. Investors largely shrugged off mixed economic data, focusing instead on positive geopolitical developments and dovish signals from central bankers. Key Market Performance Dow Jones Industrial Average: The Dow … Read more

U.S. Market Updates: June 6, 2025

Market Overview U.S. stock markets soared on June 6, 2025. This surge reflected strong economic data. Investor confidence significantly improved. Moreover, easing U.S.-China tensions provided a boost. Overall, it was a very positive trading day. Risk-on sentiment dominated the market. Major Indices The S&P 500 notably breached the 6,000 mark. It closed at 6,000.36, up … Read more