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Stocks Hit New Highs as the Bull Market Turns Three
Stocks climbed 2% last week, marking another round of record highs as the bull market turned three years old. While strong earnings from the Magnificent 7 and solid sector performance fuel optimism, stretched valuations and overextended momentum suggest a potential pause ahead.
Volatility Rises as Stocks Show Signs of Exhaustion
Stocks bounced back 2% last week, but rising volatility and renewed interest in Treasuries hint that markets may be due for a pause. Gold surged to record highs, Bitcoin corrected sharply, and oil extended its slide — all while the S&P 500 tests key technical support and resistance levels.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Highs Before Selloff
U.S. indexes gained for the week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh highs before selling off on weak jobs data. Key levels now stand at SPX 6532 resistance and 6415 support, while the Nasdaq 100 shows divergence below record highs.
Surprisingly Strong Summer — Will momentum cool in September?
Stocks ended the week fractionally lower as the S&P 500 briefly topped 6,500 before pulling back. Gold reached new records, small caps surged, and AI optimism faced headwinds, while traders prepare for seasonal volatility.
Powell’s Jackson Hole Boost Lifts Stocks, but Volatility Looms Ahead
Markets closed the week modestly higher after Powell’s Jackson Hole speech sparked a Friday rally, lifting rate-sensitive sectors. Value stocks outperformed growth as Fed rate cut odds climbed, but seasonal volatility could challenge the rally.