Weekly Report CW 30
Weekly Report CW 30 Global equity markets extended their rally, lifted by renewed investor optimism following the U.S.–Japan trade agreement. The deal has sparked hopes for further U.S. trade negotiations, fueling bullish sentiment across markets. In the U.S., the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hit fresh record highs, building on momentum from the prior week. […]
Weekly Report CW 29
Weekly Report CW 29 The past week was marked by volatility in the financial markets. At the end of the previous week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined as a series of new punitive tariffs dampened investor risk appetite. On Monday, U.S. markets opened the week with gains ahead of key inflation data released on […]
Weekly Report CW 28
Weekly Report CW 28 U.S. markets opened the week under pressure following renewed trade tensions. Donald Trump announced that letters would be sent to trade partners to establish unilateral tariff rates. Shortly thereafter, 25% tariffs were imposed on imports from at least seven countries, including Japan and South Korea. Tech under Pressure: Tesla shares came […]
Weekly Report CW 27
Weekly Report CW 27 In the past week, U.S. equity markets continued their upward trajectory, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new record highs. This positive trend has carried into the current week as well, as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and MSCI All Country World Index all closed at fresh all-time highs. Federal […]
Weekly Report CW 26
Weekly Report CW 26 Weekly Report CW 26 The US stock markets showed a friendly tone this week. At the start of the week, a negotiated ceasefire between Israel and Iran led to noticeable relief in the markets. As a result, the price of WTI crude oil fell below $70 per barrel. The previously announced […]
Weekly Report CW 24
Weekly Report CW 24 Weekly Report CW 24 US equities trade flat amid cautious sentiment. This week saw a mixed performance in US markets — with modest gains early in the week followed by a dip midweek. The reversal came on the back of fresh geopolitical and trade concerns. The World Bank revised down its […]
Weekly Report CW 23
Weekly Report CW 23 At the start of the week, U.S. stock markets posted gains on both Monday and Tuesday. Leading the rally were Big Tech stocks, industrial metals—supported by renewed tariff talks—as well as energy stocks, which rose alongside climbing crude oil prices. By midweek, U.S. benchmark indices delivered mixed results, following a weaker-than-expected […]
Weekly Report CW 21
Weekly Report CW 21 US equity indexes climbed last week following a temporary suspension of tariffs on China. Since April, the S&P 500 has gained nearly 19%. However, sentiment shifted this week as rising bond yields weighed on risk assets. The S&P 500 posted its first consecutive daily losses since early May. Treasuries weakened after […]
Weekly Report CW 19
Weekly Report CW 19 Like the week before last, last week also ended with gains. The S&P 500 is now back above the closing level of April 2 – just before former President Trump announced his punitive tariffs. Early this week, U.S. equities opened lower, led by underperformance in large-cap tech stocks. On Tuesday, the […]
Weekly Report CW 17
Weekly Report CW 17 Another week of market volatility. Early in the week, concerns that President Trump might fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered a sell-off in U.S. stocks, bonds, and the dollar. Gold continued its rapid ascent, surpassing $3,500 an ounce for the first time. The following day, the Trump administration sought to […]