ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD HITS RECORD HIGH AMID MIDDLE EAST TURMOIL [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets opened with a thud today after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran, sending shockwaves through global markets and pushing crude oil prices up a sharp 8%. The sudden escalation added yet another layer …
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 …
Short Squeeze Lifts Stocks, But CPI Looms Large
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets opened slightly higher again today, echoing yesterday’s start, but didn’t show much follow-through as traders stayed cautious, waiting for more clarity on U.S.-China trade talks. The discussions in London rolled into a second day, with Commerce Secretary Lutnik sounding optimistic, saying things are “going very well” and that both sides are spending a lot …
Silver Surges, Apple Slips, And Crypto Comes Alive
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the day on a mixed note as U.S. and Chinese officials met in London, hoping to make headway on their ongoing trade disputes. The talks stemmed from a lengthy phone call between Trump and Xi last week, with both sides aiming to avoid a full-blown trade war. As a goodwill gesture, both …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For June 6, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLDILOCKS JOBS REPORT LIFTS MARKETS—BUT INFLATION CLOUDS LOOM [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The much-anticipated May jobs report landed with a bit of a surprise—U.S. payrolls rose by 139,000, beating expectations of 125,000. While that’s a step down from April’s revised 147,000, it wasn’t enough to push the Fed into …