Weekly Market Recap – November 17, 2023 U.S. stock indexes extended their upward trajectory for the third consecutive week, witnessing total returns exceeding 2% across the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow. The standout performers were smaller stocks, notably illustrated by the Russell 2000 Index, a small-cap benchmark, surging by more than 5%. In October, U.S.

Weekly Market Recap – November 10, 2023 U.S. stock indexes experienced a modest boost, sustaining positive momentum after the previous week’s notable gains, marking the most substantial weekly increase in 2023. In this latest week, the NASDAQ saw an increase of over 2%, the S&P 500 rose by more than 1%, and the Dow concluded

Weekly Market Recap – November 3, 2023 U.S. stock indexes rebounded with their best weekly gains for 2023, reversing their trajectory just one week after the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ slipped into correction territory due to recent declines. The NASDAQ saw a remarkable surge of 6.6%, the S&P 500 gained 5.9%, and the Dow

Weekly Market Recap – October 27, 2023 Despite a strong quarterly GDP report and earnings season, U.S. stock indexes struggled to gain momentum, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow all experiencing declines of over 2% for the week. This marked the sixth negative week out of the past eight for the S&P 500. The

Weekly Market Recap – October 20, 2023 After experiencing fractional gains in the preceding two weeks, the S&P 500 recorded a decline of over 2%, marking its fifth negative result in the past seven weeks. The NASDAQ and the Dow also posted weekly declines as investors turned their attention to earnings reports and the volatility

Weekly Market Recap – October 13, 2023 The major U.S. stock indexes had a positive start to the week but turned negative on Thursday and Friday as the earnings season began. The S&P 500 and the Dow recorded slight weekly gains, while the NASDAQ experienced a minor decline. The yields of U.S. government bonds slightly

Weekly Market Recap – October 6, 2023 The S&P 500 managed to break a four-week streak of losses, posting a marginal gain. Meanwhile, the Dow saw a slight decline, and the NASDAQ surged by nearly 2%. However, this upward movement was not without its challenges, as shifting expectations in the lead-up to Friday’s monthly U.S.

Weekly Market Recap – September 29, 2023 The S&P 500 experienced its fourth consecutive weekly decline, reaching its lowest point in nearly four months. Although the index only decreased by less than 1% for the week, it performed better than the Dow, while the NASDAQ managed to achieve a slight increase. Except for 2-year Treasuries,

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Weekly Market Recap – September 22, 2023 The S&P 500 and NASDAQ experienced weekly declines of approximately 3% to 4%, marking their third consecutive week in the red. These setbacks were primarily triggered by significant declines on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday following the latest Fed meeting. Although the U.S.’s central bank kept its benchmark interest