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Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Declined Over the Week
US markets declined over the week as an escalating military conflict between the US and Iran weighed on investor confidence. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% for the week, with losses concentrated in consumer discretionary and communication services names, while a brief mid-week rebound in chipmakers provided only partial relief. Treasury yields rose across the curve, driven by surging oil prices that rekindled inflation fears and prompted markets to reassess the likelihood of near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes. Read more … Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Declined Over the Week
Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Declined Over the Week
US equity markets declined over the week as geopolitical tensions and a technology sector selloff weighed on investor sentiment, with gains from cooler-than-expected inflation data unable to fully offset the headwinds. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% over the week, pressured by a sharp decline in semiconductor stocks, after the emergence of a competitive Chinese artificial-intelligence model rekindled concerns about sustainability of AI-related capital spending. Treasury yields modestly declined over the week, as June consumer price data showed inflation cooling with CPI falling for the first time since 2020. US crude oil spiked upward on escalating US-Iran tensions raising fears of disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices fell as inflation-driven safe-haven demand eased following the softer CPI print. June retail sales rose a modest 0.2% month-over-month, in line with expectations, though the headline figure was dragged down by a drop in gasoline-station receipts. Excluding gas, sales rose 0.7%, suggesting underlying consumer spending remained relatively resilient. Read more … Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Declined Over the Week
Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Posted Gains for a Second Consecutive Week
US equity markets posted gains for a second consecutive week, navigating a volatile backdrop shaped by renewed US-Iran military tensions. A resurgence in technology stocks, particularly semiconductors, helped drive broad index performance higher despite mid-week turbulence. Treasury yields climbed across maturities, as the resumption of Middle East hostilities pushed oil prices higher and stoked concerns that energy-driven inflation could prove more persistent than previously expected. WTI crude oil swung sharply, initially falling to five-month lows on Saudi Arabia's historic price cuts before surging on US-Iran escalation. Read more … Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Posted Gains for a Second Consecutive Week
Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Posted Solid Gains for the Week
US equity markets posted solid gains for the week, with broad-based strength across most sectors. Investors balanced resilienteconomic data against ongoing concerns about elevated valuations in the technology sector. The S&P 500 rose 1.8% over theweek, recovering from the prior week's AI-driven selloff as buyers returned to large-cap technology names early in the period. Read more … Your Capital Markets Snapshot: US Equity Markets Posted Solid Gains for the Week