ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. JOBS DATA DISAPPOINTS, SENDING STOCKS LOWER AND GOLD TO RECORD HIGHS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market looked strong out of the gate, but that early rally quickly fizzled as a much weaker than expected August jobs report reminded everyone just how fragile the economy is feeling right now. …
Tech And Small Caps Lead Market Higher—All Eyes On Jobs Report
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Wall Street got a confidence boost today, thanks to softer private payroll numbers that put a Fed rate cut squarely back on the table. The S&P 500 hit another record close, Small Caps outperformed, and the Nasdaq joined the ride higher, even as the Dow lagged. I think traders saw the ADP miss—not terrible, but not …
Google And Apple Surge After Antitrust Win; Gold Hits Record
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq kicked off the day on a high note, thanks to a big legal win for Alphabet. A federal judge ruled that Google can keep its Chrome browser and isn’t forced to sell off major assets, which had investors breathing a sigh of relief. Shares of Alphabet soared nearly 7%, while Apple …
Tough Start For Stocks, But Gold And Silver Shine
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got off to a rough start this morning and just never caught a break, kicking off what’s usually a tricky month for the market. The major indexes finished solidly in the red, as traders grappled with fresh tariff drama and rising bond yields that sent Wall Street on edge—the 10-year pushed up to 4.27%, making …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For August 29, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. WALL STREET PAUSES AFTER RECORD RUN—IS THE RALLY LOSING STEAM? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The way I see it, today’s market action was a classic case of “buy the rumor, sell the news.” After a week of record highs, Wall Street cooled off, with the major indexes slipping on …
Small Caps Lead, Gold Ticks Up, Bitcoin Rebounds
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s session reflected a blend of cautious optimism and earnings digestion. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at new record highs for the first time in 2025. I believe traders spent the day weighing Nvidia’s latest “good but not mind-blowing” earnings and a surprise upward revision to US GDP. Surprisingly, the Russell 2000 outpaced …