Weekly Market Wrap Up
Market Wrap: Markets Snap Losing Streak as Powell Calms Rate Fears and Oil Surges – Week of March 30, 2026
U.S. equities snapped a five-week losing streak during the holiday-shortened week ended April 2, 2026, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.18% and the Nasdaq surging 4.14%. Key drivers included Powell's dovish hold stance, Iran ceasefire hopes, a blowout March jobs report, and new pharmaceutical tariffs.
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Daily Market Report: April 03, 2026
Daily Market Report for April 3, 2026: U.S. stocks closed mixed as oil prices surged above $111 per barrel amid escalating Iran conflict. S&P 500 +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.2%, Dow -0.1%. Tesla fell 5%+ on weak Q1 deliveries. Treasury yields eased to 4.31%.
Energy
Oil Prices Surge Past $111 as Iran War Chokes the Strait of Hormuz
Global energy markets are in turmoil as the US-Israeli war on Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz, driving WTI crude above $111 per barrel. Meanwhile, natural gas prices ease domestically while global LNG markets tighten on Qatar supply disruptions, and renewables continue their record-breaking expansion.
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Daily Market Report: April 2, 2026
Thursday's session delivered a volatile but ultimately resilient performance as U.S. equities overcame sharp early losses to close with slim gains, marking the market's...
Markets
Stagflation Fears Mount as GDP Slumps to 0.7% While Inflation Stays Elevated
The U.S. economy faces mounting stagflation risks as Q4 2025 GDP growth was revised sharply lower to 0.7%, nonfarm payrolls contracted by 92,000 in February, and inflation metrics remain persistently above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
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Daily Market Report: April 01, 2026
Markets surged on April 1, 2026 as the S&P 500 gained 2.9% to 6,528.52 and the Nasdaq jumped 3.8% to 21,590.63, driven by 'Hormuz Hope' optimism over a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. The Dow added 1,125 points as technology and semiconductor stocks led the broad-based rally.
Tech
Big Tech's AI Energy Gambit Reshapes Industry Priorities
Tech Week in Review
The technology sector experienced a turbulent week as the Nasdaq 100 Index entered technical correction territory, marking an 11% decline from...
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