September Market Recap September has historically been one of the weakest months for stocks, and at times it appeared poised to follow that script as conflict in the Middle East continued to create uncertainty. Technology stocks, however, stood out as a notable exception, helping support broader market performance. Despite ongoing geopolitical concerns, equity markets have […]
September 2026
August Market Recap Stocks began August on a strong footing, supported by a solid earnings season, an orderly resolution to a high-profile, AI-focused hedge fund failure, and a series of Goldilocks economic reports that pointed to moderating inflation and a healthy labor market. Strong employment data and steady economic growth reinforced hopes that the economy […]
August 2026
July Market Recap After months of strong gains, global equity markets paused in July as investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence faced renewed scrutiny. Nasdaq briefly entered correction territory, falling more than 10% from its recent high, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF declined over 20% before staging a sharp rebound. As hyperscalers ramped up AI-related capital […]
July 2026
June Market Recap Markets extended their strong momentum into June, and all three major U.S. equity indices stayed in record-high territories. The technology sector continued to dominate during the second quarter, with the Nasdaq 100 gaining nearly 28%, fueled by sustained AI-related investment. Strong earnings from memory-chip manufacturers, hardware providers, and construction equipment companies reinforced […]
June 2026
May Market Recap Markets carried their strong momentum into May, with all three major indices hitting fresh all-time highs. The monstrous run in the tech sector has been powered by AI-related spending, as evidenced by earnings surprises reported by memory-chip makers, hardware manufacturers, and construction equipment producers. Investors have largely looked past factors that may […]
May 2026
April Market Recap Markets experienced a strong rebound in April, with stocks jumping as investors reacted to easing geopolitical tension and calmer headlines. At first glance, it felt encouraging: major indexes moved higher, with tech stocks and growth companies leading the way, while fear indicators dropped quickly (see graph below). This kind of move often […]
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