Mild Risk-Off

Mild Risk-Off

OVERVIEW   Markets ended the week on softer footing, with U.S. equities broadly lower. The S&P 500 declined 0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrials fell 1.31%, and the NASDAQ dropped 0.95%. Large-cap stocks were under pressure as well, with the S&P 100 down...
The Highs and the Lows

The Highs and the Lows

OVERVIEW   Markets finished the week on firmer footing, with broad participation across most asset classes. The S&P 500 gained 1.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials rose 0.25%, and the NASDAQ added 1.51%. Large-cap stocks participated as well, with the S&P 100...
Risk Premium

Risk Premium

OVERVIEW   Markets leaned more risk-off last week, with pressure concentrated in large-cap growth. The S&P 500 fell 1.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials lost 1.23%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.10%. The damage was most visible in mega-cap names, as the S&P 100...
Profit Taking

Profit Taking

OVERVIEW   Markets were mixed last week, with sharp rotation beneath the surface. The S&P 500 slipped 0.10%, while the Dow rose 2.50%. The NASDAQ fell 1.84% after a tech-led selloff earlier in the week, though a rebound on Friday helped stabilize sentiment....
The Balance of Risk

The Balance of Risk

OVERVIEW   Markets pulled back modestly over the week, with most U.S. equity indexes finishing slightly lower. Large-cap stocks were under mild pressure, as the S&P 500 fell 0.35% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.53%. The NASDAQ was essentially...