[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Despite the U.S. stepping into the Israel-Iran conflict over the weekend and bombing three nuclear sites, Wall Street opened higher and kept its cool. Traders were caught off guard by the strikes, especially after Trump’s Friday comments suggested a diplomatic route was still on the table. But with oil prices dropping instead of spiking, the feared …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For June 20, 2025
OIL CLIMBS, TECH TUMBLES, AND TENSIONS RISE—NOW WHAT? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets tried to rally early on, but that bounce didn’t last long. Despite Fed Governor Waller striking an optimistic tone—saying inflation looks tame enough for a possible rate cut at the next meeting—stocks slipped into the red. That’s a much rosier outlook than what Fed Chair Powell …
Bitcoin, Bonds, And Bulls: All Quiet Before Juneteenth
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the day on a high note, rallying ahead of the Fed’s interest rate decision expected later in the session. After yesterday’s slump, investors seemed ready to shake it off—even as tensions in the Middle East remained murky. The conflict between Israel and Iran has now dragged into its sixth day, with no …
Markets Rebound As Traders Bet On Contained Conflict
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the week with a strong rebound, fueled by optimism that the Israel-Iran conflict might stay contained and that Friday’s sharp sell-off may have been a bit overdone. Traders seemed to breathe a little easier after a Wall Street Journal report suggested Iran might be open to renewed negotiations—as long as the U.S. …
Precious Metals Pop As Middle East Tensions Stir Safe-Haven Demand
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks started the day in the red but quickly turned things around, climbing out of the early dip and finishing solidly in the green. The major indexes all pushed above their breakeven lines, riding a wave of renewed optimism. Fueling that positive vibe was the May Producer Price Index (PPI), which came in cooler than expected—up …
From Calm To Chaos: Inflation Eases, But Markets Can’t Catch A Break
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Early gains came after cooler-than-expected inflation data and news of a preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and China. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.1% in May—below the 0.2% forecast—and core CPI (excluding food and energy) matched that soft reading. This suggests tariffs haven’t had a major immediate impact yet. Companies may still be …