Analysis

COMMENTARY: The S&P 500 surged 1.5% on Friday alone, nearly offsetting midweek losses and finishing up 0.27%. Due to Friday’s Jackson Hole speech by Fed chairman Powell, the markets raised the probability of a rate cut to nearly 90–91% for the Fed’s September. That, combined with solid economic activity and broad-based sector gains, translated into […]

COMMENTARY: Overall, the S&P500’s weekly gain of 0.94% reflected a balancing act between strong corporate earnings, mixed inflation data, stabilizing consumer indicators, evolving Fed policy expectations, and sector-specific moves tied to trade and regulation. Resilience from “dip buyers” amid pockets of caution further contributed to the index’s strength. Health Care was the top performing sector

COMMENTARY: S&P 500’s 2.4% rally this week was powered by a blend of exceptional earnings, tech/AI leadership, hawkish-to-dovish shifts in Fed policy outlook, and tariff clarity for key firms. Markets embraced risk, driven by confidence in corporate strength and easing monetary policy—even amid lingering concerns about inflation and global economic headwinds. The 3.6% weekly gain

COMMENTARY: Just when you thought all the S&P Sectors were close to a positive YTD return, this week ruined that. Performance of the S&P500 for the week ending August 1, 2025, fell by 2.4%. Driven by heightened trade tensions due to newly announced tariffs, weaker-than-expected employment data signaling an economic slowdown, shifting expectations for Federal

: COMMENTARY: The S&P 500 index finished up 1.5% for the week ending July 25, 2025, notching record highs every single day—a feat not seen since 2021. The main drivers and market/economic highlights for the week included: Strong Corporate Earnings: Robust earnings, especially from major blue-chip and technology firms, fueled investor optimism. Hopes Around Global

COMMENTARY: The S&P 500 recorded a positive week (+0.59%) as confidence rebounded, led by strength in the technology sector, easing trade friction, and robust corporate results. Support from the Federal Reserve’s policy clarity and improving inflation data contributed to the equity rally and helped drive the broad index higher. The Energy sector, in sharp contrast,