The Federal Reserve resumed its rate-cutting cycle with a 25 basis point cut, igniting fresh record highs for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, and Russell 2000. While Treasuries slipped and commodities traded mixed, gold and the U.S. dollar advanced. Global markets saw a split week as European and Asian equities diverged on central bank moves and trade headlines.
The S&P 500 gained 1.6%, the Nasdaq jumped 2.5%, and international markets surged as investors priced in a Fed rate cut. Bond yields dropped on record auction demand, while gold topped $3,600 amid geopolitical tensions.
Markets began September cautiously, with stocks fluctuating on jobs data and tariff headlines while Treasuries rallied on Fed rate cut bets. Gold surged, oil slipped, and the labor market slowdown puts the Fed in focus ahead of this week’s CPI and sentiment readings.
U.S. markets ended the week slightly lower, with energy stocks outperforming and technology seeing post-earnings volatility. Bond markets signaled expectations for Fed rate cuts, while GDP revisions pointed to stronger Q2 growth. With consumer confidence softening and jobs data on deck, investors are eyeing key reports that could guide the Federal Reserve’s September decision.
U.S. equities advanced as Fed rate-cut hopes lifted sentiment despite mixed inflation data. Health Care led sector gains, Treasury yields whipsawed, and Japan’s Nikkei set fresh records. Investors now turn to key housing and Fed data in the week ahead.
Markets bounced back with solid gains as dip buyers stepped in, the Fed hinted at rate cuts, and tech surged on tariff relief. Global equities rallied, oil fell, and gold climbed. This week’s daily economic calendar features CPI, PPI, retail sales, and consumer sentiment — key to shaping August’s market tone.