We release a weekly newsletter with an overview of stock market, bond market and macro conditions.
Market Recap: 6 – 10 October 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the news of China rare earth restrictions and the US retaliation brought the stock market to a halt. For the week, the S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 fell 2.4% and 2.3%, respectively, with the selloff concentrated on Friday. The small cap […]
Black Friday Selloff…I told You So Read More »
Market Recap: 29 September – 3 October 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the main US stock market indices were positive again, with the S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 gaining 1.1% and 1.2%, respectively. The small cap index (Russel 2000) pushed up by 1.7%, hitting the historic maximum. Trading volumes were average. COMMODITIES
US Government Shuts Down, Markets Shrug Off Read More »
Market Recap: 15-19 September 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the main US stock market indices were positive, with the S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 gaining 1.2% and 2.2%, respectively. The small cap index (Russel 2000) climbed 2.3% and is at the historic maximum. Trading volumes were slightly higher than average. COMMODITIES Precious
The FED Forecasts A New Series of Rate Cuts Read More »
Market Recap: 8-12 September 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the main US stock market indices were positive, fueled by lower than expected producer price index, which increases the chances of a FED rate cut. The S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 gained 1.6% and 1.9%, respectively. The small cap index (Russel 2000) climbed
Inflation Under Control = Rate Cut Read More »
Market Recap: 1-5 September 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the main US stock market indices were positive for the week, but show loss of momentum. The S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 gained 0.3% and 1.0%, respectively. The SPX is at an all-time-high! The small cap index (Russel 2000) climbed 1.0% and is
June 2025 Jobs Contraction = Rate Cuts Read More »
Market Recap: 25-29 August 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the main US stock market indices (close to all-time highs) were barely changed – the S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 lost 0.1% and 0.4%, respectively. The small cap index (Russel 2000) climbed 0.2%. Trading volumes were average in general, but the tech sector
NVIDIA Growth Slows, Tech Sells Off Read More »
Market Recap: 18-22 August 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the markets slowly melted into the Jackson Hole meeting. On Friday, the recovery was notorious as equity markets rejoiced on the dovish commentary of Jerome Powell. The S&P500 gained 0.3% and the NASDAQ 100 lost 0.9% for the week. The small cap index
Powell Opens Door to Rate cuts Read More »
Market Recap: 11 – 15 August 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the markets continued a slow climb towards new all-time-highs. The S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 gained 0.9% and 0.4%, respectively. The small cap index (Russel 2000) climbed 2.5% and still sits above the 200-day moving average, a short-term support. Trading volumes
The August Peak and the Alaska Summit Read More »
Market Recap: 28 July – 1 August 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the markets continued a slow climb towards the previous all-time-high. The S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 gained 2.4% and 3.7%, respectively. The small cap index (Russel 2000) recovered 2.7% and still sits above the 200-day moving average, a short-term support.
Tariffs are a Go; Russia to Negotiate Read More »
Market Recap: 28 July – 1 August 2025 Financial Markets US Stock Market This week the markets stalled after the jobs report. The S&P500 and the NASDAQ 100 lost 2.4% and 2.2%, respectively. The small cap index (Russel 2000) was down by 4.1% and still sits above the 200-day moving average, a short-term support. Trading
Nonfarm Payrolls Slip, Markets Stall Read More »
