[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks were under pressure right from the open, as a sharp jump in bond yields threw a wrench into the bull market. Higher rates weighed on the consumer outlook and hit tech stocks particularly hard, taking some of the shine off recent growth momentum. Traders were also keeping an eye on the oil market after President …
Tech Stumbles While Oil And Yields Take Center Stage
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks pulled back early after last week’s record-setting run, as traders kept a close eye on rising oil prices, bond yields, and the latest developments out of the Middle East. Oil continued to edge higher, with WTI trading above $105 and Brent hovering around $109, keeping inflation concerns front and center. That’s arriving at a tricky …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For May 15, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. RISING YIELDS AND CHINA DISAPPOINTMENT KNOCK STOCKS LOWER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks took a step back as a tech sell‑off and a sharp jump in bond yields knocked the wind out of the market’s recent rally. Adding to the sour mood, the much‑anticipated summit between Presidents Trump and …
Bond Yields Jump, Big Tech Shines, And Inflation Won’t Cool
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Markets were all over the place today after another hotter‑than‑expected inflation report sent bond yields racing to a 10‑month intraday high. The Dow slid early under the weight of rising rates, while strong gains in chip stocks helped keep the Nasdaq afloat. Tech once again led the charge, easily outperforming the rest of the market. Meanwhile, …
Markets Shrug Off Geopolitics And Push Higher Again
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened slightly higher after wrapping up a solid winning week on Wall Street, even as oil prices pushed up following President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest proposal to end the war. Iran had sent a new counteroffer to U.S. negotiators that called for ending the conflict on all fronts and lifting sanctions on …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For May 8, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. RECORD HIGHS CONTINUE, BUT BREADTH TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] U.S. equities got off to a strong start after a better‑than‑expected April jobs report, while traders also kept a close eye on developments between the U.S. and Iran. The positive tone carried through the session and …