[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The day started a little wobbly—delayed Q3 GDP data finally dropped and came in hot at 4.3% (way above the 3.2% guess). That had everyone pausing to wonder if the Fed might slow-walk those early-2026 rate cuts. Futures traders nudged up the odds of steady rates in January and March a touch, but they’re still betting …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For December 19, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. METALS HIT RECORDS; MAG 7 OUTPERFORMS – INGREDIENTS FOR UPSIDE ALIGN [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market kicked off with a serious bang—major indexes rocketed higher early, led by the Nasdaq on a massive 7% pop in Oracle. That helped breathe new life into the AI trade after a …
AI Heavyweights Stumble As Metals Shine
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market tried to get something going early, but the bounce fizzled and the major indexes slipped back into the red as pressure in the AI space kept weighing on sentiment. Chipmaker Broadcom dropped more than 4%, while Oracle slid over 3%, extending last week’s weakness that already had the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on the …
Fed Cut Euphoria Fades For Tech, But Metals And Small Caps Shine
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market was split today: the Dow pushed to fresh highs, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped early on as renewed worries about pricey tech and AI plays took some air out of yesterday’s Fed-fueled optimism. The rate cut glow from the prior session was still there, but Oracle’s numbers reminded traders that not every …
Weak Jobs, Strong Rally: “Bad News Is Good News” Strikes Again
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got off to a wobbly start but eventually found their legs, with all the major indexes closing in the green, led by the Dow while the Nasdaq lagged a bit. Traders spent the day digesting weaker economic data and what it might mean for the Fed’s next move as the last policy meeting of the …
From Panic Sell To Last-Hour Buy – Classic 2025 Volatility
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After four straight down days fueled by AI jitters, the S&P 500 finally flipped green, thanks to a 6% pop in Alphabet and traders piling back into the AI trade. Nvidia added 3+% ahead of its big earnings drop after the bell today. Everyone’s hoping the chip king smashes estimates and proves the AI hype is …