Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Oct 02, 2026 U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with gains in technology-related areas offset by weakness across several broader market and defensive sectors. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) rose 0.70%, supported by a 1.80% gain in Technology (XLK), while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) slipped 0.22%. Energy … Read more
Strategy Note September 21, 2026 As the US stock market continues to endure September stagnation, we focus on a risk factor few strategists have talked about among headline-grabbing events. Over the first nine months of 2026, we have witnessed a fascinating macro paradox: a surging US stock market decoupling completely from the bond market. The … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Sep 11, 2026 U.S. equity markets moved lower this week, with broad weakness across most major ETFs and sector benchmarks. The S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) declined 1.05%, while the NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) slipped 0.57%, as small caps, dividend equity, financials, industrials, real estate, utilities, consumer staples, and consumer … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Aug 21, 2026 U.S. equity markets moved lower this week, with weakness led by technology, Industrials, Utilities, and broader growth-oriented benchmarks. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) declined 2.41%, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) fell 1.38%, pressured by sharp losses in Technology (XLK), Industrials (XLI), and Utilities (XLU). In … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending January 30, 2026 Equity markets finished the week with a mixed tone as leadership continued to rotate across sectors and styles. While large-cap growth and technology-oriented exposures showed modest weakness, select income and defensive segments posted gains, underscoring an environment driven more by rotation than broad market momentum. Energy … Read more