[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s stock market breathed a sigh of relief after a tough week, led by a solid rally sparked by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole last week and Trump’s firing of Fed governor Cook. It’s my opinion Powell’s message opened the door to a possible interest-rate cut in September, which really energized investors. …
Wall Street Edges Higher As Fed Drama Unfolds
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Wall Street turned in a steady performance today after a bumpy start to the week. The major indexes ended slightly higher: the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, the Nasdaq rose 0.44%, and the Dow edged up 0.3%. I believe traders are keeping a close eye on ongoing drama between the White House and the Federal Reserve, especially …
Rate Cut Buzz Fades, Traders Wait For Fresh Catalysts
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After last week’s big Fed-driven rally, traders started the week on a more cautious note. The major indexes slipped today, with the Dow falling about 0.7%, the S&P 500 down 0.4%, and the Nasdaq in the red by -0.2%. I believe this minor retreat was mainly due to profit-taking and a bit of hesitation as investors …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For August 22, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. DOW HITS RECORD AFTER POWELL OPENS DOOR TO SEPTEMBER RATE CUT [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s stock market breathed a sigh of relief after a tough week, led by a sharp rally sparked by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. The Dow Jones surged nearly 850 points …
Mag7 Stocks Out Of Favor As Traders Eye Powell’s Next Move
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Wall Street got off to a rocky start today, with major indexes slipping again. Tech stocks took a hit for the second straight day, dragging the market lower as traders kept a close eye on mixed retail earnings and anticipated the latest word from the Federal Reserve. Investors kept cashing out of big-name tech and chip …
Mag7 Tumble Again As Wall Street Braces For Fed Signals
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market was a mixed bag at the open, with the Dow standing out while everyone else treaded water as traders digested new earnings from major retailers and looked ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s much-anticipated speech later this week. Home Depot shares popped 2%—even though its second-quarter results missed expectations, investors were happy the company …