ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. MARKETS STUMBLE AS TRADE TENSIONS FLARE—GOLD AND BITCOIN SHINE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets stumbled out of the gate today after President Trump reignited trade tensions with a pair of aggressive tariff threats. He proposed a 25% levy on iPhones manufactured outside the U.S.—a direct shot at Apple—and …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 05/22/2025
ETF Data updated through Thursday, May 22, 2025 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
Gold Fades, Bitcoin Swings As Markets Digest Massive Spending Package
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Early trading saw two of the major indexes fluctuating near their unchanged lines, while the Nasdaq stood out with a clear upward move, reflecting pockets of bullish sentiment. The market’s attention was firmly on the passage of a sweeping tax and spending bill in the House, which aims to lower taxes and boost military spending but …
Bitcoin Soars, Gold Glows, Equities Slide: A Volatile Day Across Asset Classes
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets opened on a weak note as rising bond yields and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. budget bill weighed on sentiment. Traders remained focused on developments in Washington, where Republican leaders are working to finalize a bill aimed at lowering taxes while expanding deductions for state and local taxes. While potentially beneficial for taxpayers, the proposal …
Gold Shines, Bitcoin Soars, But Equities Struggle For Direction
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] A lack of positive sentiment weighed on early trading, sending the major indexes into the red, with the tech sector leading the decline. Despite a late-session recovery attempt, the indexes remained below their opening levels, as overall market momentum appeared subdued. The S&P 500 has staged an impressive rebound from its April lows and now sits …
U.S. Credit Downgrade Sparks Volatility: Gold Rallies, Dollar Slips
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened in negative territory as markets reacted to Moody’s decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating from AAA to Aa1. The move was driven by mounting concerns over the ballooning federal deficit and the challenges of refinancing government debt at higher interest rates. This downgrade immediately pressured bond prices, sending yields sharply higher …