U.S. stocks rebounded in the shortened trading week, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 posting solid gains despite late-week pressure.

Markets retreated amid renewed U.S. budget deficit worries and tariff threats, pausing the recent rally. Gold and Bitcoin bucked the trend, posting strong weekly gains.

Stocks rallied strongly this week with the S&P 500 up more than 5% and NASDAQ entering a fresh bull market amid improved trade sentiment. Gold prices retreated sharply, reflecting a shift towards risk assets and equities.

Markets rallied around 3% last week, led by the S&P 500’s longest win streak since November 2004 and broad tech‑driven gains in the Nasdaq Composite. The Russell 2000’s push above its 200‑day SMA and oil’s 18% monthly drop to ~$58/barrel highlight the key levels that traders must watch next.

Indexes shook off Monday’s sell-off to rally sharply—tech led the charge, gold flirted with fresh highs, and Bitcoin made another run at $100K. Dive in to see which levels will make or break next week’s move.