[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes slid right out of the gate, pressured by rising oil prices as traders digested a hotter‑than‑expected April CPI report. Inflation worries quickly took center stage. West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 3%, pushing back above $101 a barrel, adding fuel to concerns that higher energy costs could keep inflation sticky. The move built on …
Records Roll On, But Breadth Raises Eyebrows
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Nasdaq powered to a fresh record high as stocks got a lift from a pullback in oil prices and another round of strong earnings. Lower energy costs helped ease some inflation worries, giving equities room to push higher. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains fragile, with reports of new incidents in the Strait …
Indexes Rebound On Iran Optimism – Seasonals Favor April
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened higher, building on last week’s gains as oil prices eased back and traders weighed the chances that the U.S.-Iran war could be wrapping up soon. Reports suggested the U.S., Iran, and some regional mediators are discussing a possible 45-day ceasefire that might lead to a permanent deal, though the odds of getting …
Early Rally Fades – Retail Sales Flat, Indexes Mixed
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks kicked off the day with some nice early lift, and the Dow even tagged another all-time high as traders rotated into software names and more value-oriented areas. The Dow closed up about 0.5%, getting a solid boost from Disney (entertainment) plus financials like American Express and Goldman Sachs. The broader market got some help from …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 6, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. LATE PANIC-BID SAVES THE WEEK – S&P FLAT AFTER ROLLERCOASTER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow surged 1,200 points (about 2.5%) and blasted through 50,000 for the first time ever, flipping positive for the week. The S&P 500 jumped 2%, the Nasdaq added 2.2%, and the S&P clawed its …
Shutdown Stalemate Sends Stocks Lower, Gold Surges
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks kicked off with a little bounce, but that fizzled fast as Wall Street waited for fresh news out of Washington about the government shutdown, now dragging into its second week. Hopes for a quick restart were dashed after the Senate shot down the House’s funding bill for the fifth time, mostly sticking with party lines—and …