US Markets Wrap

US stocks turned lower as a sharp rally in oil renewed worries about inflation and growth. The Dow led the losses while investors rotated out of cyclical industrial names. Mel Siew, portfolio manager (Asia public credit), Muzinich & Co discusses what he's looking out for in the upcoming February US jobs report for signs that hiring trends are shifting. At the same time China’s lower growth outlook highlights a c...

US stocks rebounded as easing oil prices and stronger economic data calmed fears of a growth scare.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all climbed, snapping a 3-day losing streak for the market.
Chipmakers such as Nvidia, AMD and Micron helped power the rally as investors returned to tech.
Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com weigh whether the rebound signals renewed confidence or just short term relief.

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Stocks tumbled in another volatile session as fears of a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict rattled investors, even after comments from US President Donald Trump sought to reassure markets about energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone discusses why oil risks may be skewed to the upside, why gold has not surged as expected, and whether the stronger US Dollar I...

U.S. stocks clawed back from steep losses after strikes involving the U.S., Israel and Iran rattled markets, with the S&P 500 finishing just above flat as oil prices eased and investors piled into mega cap tech names like Nvidia and Microsoft. José Torres, senior economist, Interactive Brokers discusses whether the slide toward 2026 lows was a buying opportunity or a justified repri...

U.S. stocks slipped despite earnings beats from Nvidia and Salesforce, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pulling back as chip stocks sold off. Deborah Cunningham, CIO of Global Liquidity Markets at Federated Hermes talks about shifting investor sentiment and whether volatility is driving a move back into cash and liquidity instruments. How are tariff risks and geopolitical tensions influencing short-term positioning?&n...

U.S. equities pushed higher ahead of Nvidia earnings, as investors reassess AI valuations and hyperscalers’ capex race. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office discusses the latest relatively weak US Q4 GDP print, tariff uncertainty, and what a steady Federal Reserve means for rate cuts this year. He also looks at the real opportunities may lie beyond mega-cap tech, from energy infrastructure to ...

U.S. markets rebounded sharply as fears of AI-driven disruption eased, lifting the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow in a broad relief rally. A blockbuster multiyear partnership between Advanced Micro Devices and Meta Platforms — including up to 6 gigawatts of GPUs and a potential 160 million-share warrant — reignited the AI capex narrative and raised fresh questions about competition with N...

US stocks slid sharply as AI disruption fears and renewed tariff tensions under President Donald Trump rattled sentiment, pushing the S&P 500 back into negative territory for 2026. Heavyweights like IBM, Microsoft and CrowdStrike led the decline amid fresh competition from Anthropic. Fabien Yip, Market Analyst, IG breaks down the Supreme Court tariff implications, the close of US Q4 earnin...

U.S. stocks pulled back, leaving the S&P 500 hovering near flat for the year as investors rotated out of financials and kept a close eye on simmering tensions between the United States and Iran. Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers examines mixed corporate signals from Walmart and Deere & Company, and what they reveal about the consumer and cyclical outlook. With ...

David Abella, Director of Investments, GoalVest breaks down the latest moves in the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 climbed on tech gains while the equal-weight index outperformed signaling a shift in leadership. We explore where smart money is rotating in technology, how AI is driving capital expenditures and which sectors could benefit. David also shares insights on earnings trends market valuations and potential triggers for ...

Wall Street tumbled as investors shifted from cheering AI’s promise to fearing its disruption, with the Dow plunging 670 points and tech and software stocks extending steep losses. From financials to freight and real estate, concerns over job losses and squeezed profit margins rattled sentiment, even as some strategists argue the selloff may be overdone. Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors un...

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak looks at the US markets sending mixed signals as softer retail sales rattled confidence in the consumer outlook. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped amid pressure on major retailers and fresh worries about AI’s impact on finance, while the Dow defied the gloom to notch another record close above 50,000.

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Markets opened the week on a strong note as technology stocks drove gains across major indexes. The S&P 500 rose for a second consecutive day while the Dow hit a record close. Nvidia and Broadcom continued their rally and Oracle surged after an analyst upgrade fueled by AI optimism. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com looks at how investors are positioning for the delay...

A renewed sell-off in technology stocks pulled the S&P 500 lower and sent the Nasdaq down 1.5 percent, with Advanced Micro Devices among the notable laggards. The Dow managed to rise, but the overall tone remained defensive. Crypto markets mirrored the caution, as bitcoin dropped more than 3 percent after breaking below the $73,000 mark. José Torres, senior economist at Interacti...

The S&P 500 pulled back as investors rotated out of tech stocks, while the Dow briefly touched a new record. The Nasdaq slipped further with heavy losses among the Magnificent Seven and software names. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone explores what’s happening in precious metals, with gold and silver stabilizing after a correction and technical factors supporting short-term reb...

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management breaks down the Fed’s rate decision, the dollar outlook, and where equities, Asian markets and gold could move next. He looks at how AI spending by tech giants is reshaping opportunities and which sectors and regions are set to outperform. 

The S&P 500 briefly crossed the historic 7,000 mark before pulling back after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its January 2026 meeting. With the Fed upgrading its growth outlook while acknowledging inflation remains elevated, Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors looks at why policymakers chose to pause and what it signals about the health of the economy. ...

US markets pushed into record territory overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh highs as investors piled back into Big Tech ahead of a crucial earnings wave. While Apple and Microsoft led gains, a sharp sell-off in UnitedHealth dragged the Dow lower, highlighting widening performance gaps across the market. With the Federal Reserve set to deliver its first rate decision of the year and heavyweight earnings from Met...

US markets kick off a pivotal week on a steady note, with stocks rising as investors weigh fresh political headlines, looming tariff risks and a packed calendar of earnings and central bank decisions. With GDP growth running hot, profit margins at record highs and big tech earnings back in focus, the question is whether this rally can finally broaden beyond AI leaders. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner at Callan Family Off...