The U.S. stock market experienced a positive but volatile week from August 11 to 15, 2025, with major indices posting modest weekly gains amid cooling inflation data that fueled expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh record highs mid-week, driven by tame CPI and PPI readings, before profit-taking and … Read more
The U.S. stock market closed on August 15, 2025 (Friday) with mixed results, as the S&P 500 slipped after hitting a record high, while the Dow eked out a modest gain. Investors took profits amid weak consumer sentiment data and declines in chip stocks, tempering the week’s rally driven by hopes for Federal Reserve rate … Read more
The U.S. stock market closed on August 14, 2025 (Thursday) with mixed results, as the S&P 500 edged up to another record high while the Dow and Nasdaq dipped slightly. Trading was relatively flat amid hotter-than-expected PPI inflation data that tempered optimism for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Russell 2000 underperformed with a notable … Read more
The U.S. stock market closed on August 13, 2025 (Wednesday) with modest gains across major indices, extending the rally driven by cooling inflation data and increased expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieved fresh record highs, supported by tech sector resilience amid tariff pauses and positive wholesale inflation readings. The … Read more
August 12, 2025 U.S. Stock Market Update: Political, Diplomatic, Economic, and Earnings Factors The U.S. stock market closed on August 12, 2025 (Tuesday) with strong gains across major indices, driven by a cooler-than-expected CPI report that boosted expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, reflecting optimism amid easing … Read more
Major Market Indices Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA): Closed at 43,975.09, down 200.52 points (-0.5%). Tariff concerns and inflation expectations weighed on large-cap stocks. S&P 500: Closed at 6,373.45, down 16.00 points (-0.3%). Tech sector resilience limited losses despite broader market declines. Nasdaq Composite: Down 0.3% (closed at approximately 21,385, estimated 21,385.40). Tech stock volatility … Read more
1. Political Factors Trump Administration’s Tariff Policies: Details: The recent tariff policies announced by President Trump (including a 10% general tariff, 34% on China, and 20% on the EU) are increasing market volatility. While some tariff-related uncertainty eased in early August, new tariffs—potentially ranging from 150% to 250% on the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries—could be … Read more
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
Market Performance Overview Major indices continued their rally today. The S&P 500 climbed 0.4%. It set another record at 6,388.64. The Nasdaq rose 0.24%. It reached 21,108.32. The Dow Jones also gained 0.47%. It closed at 44,901.92. Small-cap stocks showed mixed performance. The Russell 2000 was up 0.40% at 2,261.07. The VIX volatility index kept … Read more
Market Performance Overview The S&P 500 and Nasdaq continued their upward trend today. The S&P 500 gained 0.07%. It closed at a new record high of 6,363.35. The Nasdaq rose 0.18%. It reached 21,570.96. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, fell 0.7%. It closed at 44,694.09. This broke the 45,000 level. UnitedHealth’s significant drop largely … Read more
