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
Major Index Performance (August 4-8) S&P 500: Indicating a broad market surge, the S&P 500 rose from 6,271.71 to 6,389.45, a substantial increase of 117.74 points (+1.88%). This performance was driven by strong gains in the technology and communication sectors, reflecting positive earnings results. Nasdaq: The technology-heavy Nasdaq demonstrated a robust rebound, starting at 20,853.91 … Read more
Market Performance Overview (August 4, 2025) S&P 500: Rose 1.47% to 6,329, recovering most of Friday’s losses. Nasdaq: Surged 1.95%, climbing back above 21,000. Dow Jones: Gained 1.34%. US 10-Year Treasury Yield: Fell 2.6bp, with the 2-year yield also dropping 2.7bp, as investors increasingly bet on Fed rate cuts. Oil (WTI): Down 1.62%, after an … Read more
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
