[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks started off strong Wednesday, bouncing back after Oracle’s stumble yesterday snapped the S&P 500’s seven-day winning streak and sparked fresh questions about how long the artificial intelligence boom can last. Nvidia shares climbed 2% after CEO Jensen Huang said computing demand has jumped sharply—especially over the past six months—helping overshadow Oracle’s warning about thin margins …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For October 3, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. SHUTDOWN DRAGS ON BUT GOLD, SILVER, AND BITCOIN SHINE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Wall Street started Friday strong, sending the S&P 500 to another all-time high, but that early rally lost steam by the close—even as stocks are on track for solid weekly gains despite the ongoing U.S. government …
Data Delays, Shutdown, And Gold Rush Shape Early October
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got off to a shaky start as the latest U.S. government shutdown brought uncertainty to Wall Street, with traders focused on how long the funding gap might last—and what it could mean for the economy. The shutdown, triggered by a breakdown in Senate talks over a temporary spending bill, spotlights key issues like healthcare tax …
Precious Metals Shine In A Standout Month For Gold And Silver
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equites spent most of the day underwater as Wall Street braced for a possible government shutdown, but late-day buying helped the major indexes squeeze out a green close and cap off a better-than-usual September. Unlike most years, the market sidestepped the usual seasonal weakness—even as headlines warned that this time a shutdown might trigger more volatility, …
Metals Rally While Shutdown Odds Soar
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq started strong today as Wall Street tried to bounce back from last week’s AI scare. Nvidia led the charge, rallying just over 2% after its partnership with OpenAI sparked new debate about whether big infrastructure spending can keep the AI boom alive. Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology both jumped too, …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For September 26, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. RATE CUT BETS INTACT AS GOLD AND SILVER SHINE, SHUTDOWN ODDS LOOM [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow and S&P 500 got off to a solid start after August’s PCE inflation numbers landed right in line with expectations. Core inflation ran at 2.9% over the past year—exactly what Wall …