Iran, CPI on radar this week
The conflict raging across the Middle East spiked oil prices to the highest level in more than two years, pressuring risk assets across the globe. U.S. equity indices held up better than their international counterparts, with the Nasdaq Composite down just over 1% while the S&P500 fell 2%.
Energy & Markets On Edge
U.S. equity indices fell after a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report while technology stocks came under pressure following Nvidia’s earnings report. The Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 indices lost around 1%, reversing gains made earlier in the week.
Supreme Court decision strike down
U.S. equity indices gained ground as investors sorted through a slew of economic reports while also weighing the implications of Friday’s Supreme Court decision to strike down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.5%, while the S&P500 gained 1% and Russell 2000 added 0.6%.
Volatility hitting risk assets
A sharp three-day selloff hit risk assets as investors reassessed some of the potential economic impacts from artificial intelligence adoption. The Nasdaq Composite index bounced back more
than 2% on Friday but still ended the week lower by 1.8%, while the S&P500 was flat.
Delayed jobs report awaits
A sharp three-day selloff hit risk assets as investors reassessed some of the potential economic impacts from artificial intelligence adoption. The Nasdaq Composite index bounced back more than 2% on Friday but still ended the week lower by 1.8%, while the S&P500 was flat.
Warsh and wait
January came to a close with rising volatility as investors grappled with the latest Federal Reserve decision, the nomination of Jerome Powell’s successor, earnings reports from technology
giants, and the possibility of another government shutdown. The S&P500 and Nasdaq….
Sell America, Buy Greenland?
U.S. equity indices ended with mixed performance after a turbulent week in which President Trump’s pursuit of Greenland threatened to upend trade relationships. After opening the shortened trading week with a sharp 2% drop, the S&P500, Nasdaq Composite, and Russell 2000 indices recovered most of their losses.
Interesting developments emerging
U.S. equity indices completed the first full week of 2026 in positive territory as investors reacted to softer-than-expected labor market data. The S&P500 and Nasdaq Composite indices each gained more than 1.5% while equal-weight and value themes continued to outperform.
S&P500 index posted its third consecutive year of above-average returns
Despite ending on a four-day losing streak, the S&P500 index posted its third consecutive year of
above-average returns, rising 16.4% in 2025. The U.S. equity benchmark closed the year within
about 1% of its all-time high. The Nasdaq Composite gained 20.4% while the Russell 2000 rose
11.3%
Crowded macro agenda to end final full trading week
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points while signaling a
pause in further reductions as they look for clearer signals on inflation and the labor market. U.S.
equity indices delivered mixed performance that culminated in Friday’s sharp sello
