Weekly Market Recap: Markets Start September on Mixed Footing as Jobs Data Fuels Fed Rate Cut Bets
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.
Weekly Market Recap: Markets Rebound as Powell Signals Rate Cuts on the Horizon
Stocks rallied into the weekend after Fed Chair Powell signaled rate cuts may come as soon as September. The Dow and Russell 2000 led gains, Treasury yields fell, and oil prices climbed. Here’s what moved markets this week and what investors should watch in the days ahead.
Weekly Market Recap: Markets Pause on Trade Hopes and Fed Patience: Caution Returns After Historic Rally
Markets lost steam this week as trade optimism clashed with policy uncertainty. The Fed’s hold on rates and sticky inflation weighed on investor sentiment, while small caps and emerging markets quietly outperformed. Here’s what investors need to know.
Weekly Market Recap: Markets Caught in the Crossfire - Earnings Strength Meets Tariff Tensions
Equity markets stumbled as tariff headlines and Fed policy jitters erased early-week gains. Tech underperformed, while small caps and foreign stocks showed resilience. Get the full market breakdown and what to watch for next week.
Weekly Market Recap: Earnings, ECB Rate Cut, and Fed Expectations
U.S. equities advanced amid strong earnings, with financials and small caps leading the way. The ECB shifted focus to economic growth with a second consecutive rate cut, while resilient retail sales complicated Fed rate-cut bets. Key economic data releases are on tap for the week ahead.