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3/31/25 - 4/4/25 Weekly Market Recap - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal

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Week 3/31-4/4 Weekly Market Summary by Aremorph Summary - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal Global Weekly Movements U.S. Equities S&P 500 Index: 5,148.05 (-6.87%) Sectors plunged after $5 trillion was wiped in just two days, resulting in the SPY's worst performance since 2020, with Technology and Energy leading the decline at -7.70% and -6.60% respectively. Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary follow close behind following an onslaught of tariffs and market selloff over concerns of recession and trade war. Consumer Staples and Utilities are up slightly by 1.50% and 1.95% as investors look for stability and defensive positions in an uncertain market.  Dow Jones Industrial Average: 38,923.17 (-5.94%) DJIA has dropped 2,200 points as trade war sparks and China retaliates, bringing the biggest decline since the 2020 pandemic era and its first close in a correction since March 2022.  Russell 3000 Index: 2,901.19 (-7.93%) NASDAQ Composite: 15,750.50 (-7.60%)...
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3/24/25 - 3/28/25 Weekly Market Recap - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal

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Week 3/24-28/25 Weekly Market Summary by Aremorph Summary - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal Global Weekly Movements U.S. Equities S&P 500 Index: 5,580.94 (-2.40%) All sectors of the SPX are down on the week except XLP (Consumer Staples). In the face of economic turbulence and uncertainty moving forward, investors are confident in consumer staples, especially in the projected high inflation environment. XLK (Technology) led the slide, losing 3.54% on the week with SMCI and AVGO championing the reigns. With higher interest rates, investment dependent sectors are feeling the impacts in full force.   Russell 3000 Index: 3,173.89 (-2.33%) NASDAQ Composite: 17,322.99 (-4.01%) Big Movers of the Week  Broadcom (AVGO): 168.12 (-11.76%) Tariff pressure continues to push the tech company into a slide as investors' fear of recession increase the possibility of trade wars with heavy implications on technology companies.  Lululemon (LULU): 293.06 (-9.16%) Despite having s...
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3/10/25 - 3/14/25 Weekly Market Recap - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal

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Week 3/10-14/25 Weekly Market Summary by Aremorph Summary - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal Global Weekly Movements U.S. Equities S&P 500 Index: 5,638.94 (-1.16%) Sectors remain down except for Energy and Utilities landing at 2.26% and 2.04% while Consumer Discretionary drags at -4.04% . Energy stocks rise among increased oil prices and defensive investment while the SPX enters a correction. Consumer-related trends can be seen as an impact of rising inflation and concerns over the overall economy along with a looming government shutdown.  Dow Jones Industrial Average: 41,488.19 (-2.40%) Russell 3000 Index: 3,205.29 (-1.39%) NASDAQ Composite: 17,754.09 (-0.48%) Big Movers of the Week  Teradyne Inc (TER): 86.74 (-20.08%) Teradyne takes a massive fall this week amid reports that tariff and trade restrictions could restrain growth. Updated guidance shows anticipation for short-term volatility in its semiconductor businesses causing delays or increased costs.  De...
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