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
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
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
Trump Administration’s Criticism and Fed’s Independence The Trump administration has openly criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell, advocating for immediate interest rate cuts and even suggesting Powell’s resignation. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) bases its policy decisions on its judgment and analysis to achieve its mandated goals: maximum employment and price stability. While external criticism … Read more
Market Index The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.20% to 44,459.65, recovering from its initial struggles. Similarly, the S&P 500 rose 0.14% to 6,268.56, nearing its previous highs. The Nasdaq also saw gains, increasing by 0.27% to 2,640.33. Furthermore, the Russell 2000 showed strong performance, advancing 0.67% to 2,249.73. While the VIX index, a measure … Read more
Major Indices Performance The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.37% to 44,240.76. Tariff fears weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell slightly by 0.07%, closing at 6,225.55. It marked two consecutive days of declines. However, the Nasdaq Composite held steady, up 0.02% at 24,418.46. In contrast, the Russell 2000 rebounded strongly, gaining … Read more
Market Overview: A Bullish Close On July 4, 2025, the US stock market ended the holiday-shortened week with impressive gains. Strong economic indicators, particularly the June jobs report, fueled investor confidence. Consequently, major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 hit record or near-record highs. However, concerns about overvaluation and upcoming … Read more
US Stock Market Overview US stocks rebounded strongly. Most losses from Friday were recovered. The Dow Jones rose 0.75% to 42,515.09. The S&P 500 gained 0.94% to 6,033.11. It is now back above the 6,000 mark. The Nasdaq surged 1.52% to 19,701.129. It showed the best performance. Tech stocks led this rally. The Russell 2000 … Read more
Market Overview The U.S. stock market faced a turbulent week ending May 23, 2025, as investor confidence wavered. Major indices declined, reflecting concerns over U.S. debt, rising interest rates, and trade policy uncertainties. Despite these challenges, strategic asset allocation remained crucial for portfolio resilience. The 4th industrial revolution, driven by AI and quantum computing, continued … Read more
