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Market Update: Powell Signals September Rate Cut, PCE Data Due Friday, Nvidia Earnings Imminent
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Five-Day Losing Streak for the S&P 500: What to Watch for Support and Recovery Signals
Between August 15 and August 21, 2025, the S&P 500 Index closed lower for five consecutive trading sessions, marking its longest losing streak since early January 2025. The index fell from 6,449.38 at the close on August 15 to 6,370.17 at the close on August 21, a cumulative decline of about 1.23%.
Tech Stocks Plunge: Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?
On Tuesday, August 19, U.S. tech stocks faced their sharpest correction in months, with the Nasdaq Composite Index falling 1.46%, marking the largest single-day drop since August 1. AI-focused names such as Nvidia and Palantir led the decline. This pullback disrupted the recent upward momentum in th
Earnings Drive S&P 500 to Record High
In August 2025, the S&P 500 index reached a landmark breakout, recording consecutive three-day all-time closing highs and marking a notable year-to-date upward cycle.Shifts in monetary policy expectations have also supported the S&P 500 by providing liquidity and valuation backing, with the market
On August 18, European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a potential ceasefire plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. If talks go smoothly, they could pave the way for a U.S.-Russia-Ukraine summit, easing geopolitical tensions and
U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent told Nikkei in an interview that President Trump’s tariff policy is aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the United States. He likened Trump’s economic agenda to a “three-legged stool” — taxes, trade, and deregulation. On taxes, the administration pushed through the
S&P 500 Hits New Highs but Momentum Slows—Uptrend or Pullback Ahead?
On July 29, 2025, the S&P 500 intraday briefly surpassed 6,400 points, marking a record high, before closing at 6,389.77, with the daily gain narrowing to 0.02%. Despite the continued upward trend, technical indicators point to rising overbought pressure, which may lead to short-term consolidation
Market Update: Fed Rate Decision, Trump Tariffs Take Effect, Tech Giants to Report Earnings
On July 31, the U.S. will announce the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, and Fed Chair Powell will hold a monetary policy press conference. Markets widely expect the Fed to keep its benchmark rate unchanged, but attention will focus on whether Powell signals a potential rate cut
Behind the Record Run of U.S. Stocks
In July 2025, the S&P 500 Index repeatedly hit new record highs, demonstrating resilience and momentum that exceeded market expectations. As of the close on July 24, the S&P 500 stood at 6,363.35, edging up 0.07% from the previous day. During the session, it reached an intraday high of 6,381.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak publicly on Tuesday, July 22, before the U.S. market opens—an uncommon occurrence during the Fed’s typical “blackout period.” The speech comes amid escalating pressure from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Powell and urge
During this week's trading sessions, the U.S. stock market experienced moderate fluctuations driven by President Trump's new tariff policies, expectations of interest rate cuts, and upcoming Q2 earnings forecasts. The technology sector performed strongly, with semiconductor and artificial intelligen
Tariff Threats Keep Escalating — Here's Why the Market Keeps Climbing
Markets remain calm compared to the panic seen just months ago
