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Weekly Recap: Navigating Volatility Amid Bullish Trends
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Weekly Recap: Navigating Volatility Amid Bullish Trends

The S&P 500 closed the week at 5,867, down 0.77%, while the NASDAQ and Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw declines of 0.10% and 0.29%, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has finally managed to break its record streak of 11 days in the red since 1974 by rising by 1.18% to 42,840.26. The DXY closed at 107.82 lightly higher than a week ago. We’re seeing extreme risk in the current bull market with treasuries selling off and the DXY rising.

Inflation Data and AI Earnings Lead December Turnaround
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Inflation Data and AI Earnings Lead December Turnaround

Markets rebounded on Friday after a week of volatility sparked by a Fed rate cut and inflation fears. A softer-than-expected PCE inflation report restored confidence, suggesting the bull market remains intact. AI-driven earnings growth from firms like Nvidia and Broadcom continues to fuel optimism, while pro-business sentiment and record holiday spending boost market momentum. The dip proved to be a buying opportunity, with positive price action expected through the holiday season.

Weak Jobs Report and Middle East Tensions Put Markets in Precarious Position
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Weak Jobs Report and Middle East Tensions Put Markets in Precarious Position

This morning’s jobs report revealed a gain of only 114,000 jobs against the expected 175,000, with unemployment rising to 4.3%, leading to a market selloff. Geopolitical tensions are also escalating in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Hezbollah, following recent Israeli actions. This could provoke significant conflict, potentially driving up oil prices and increasing market volatility.

Three Things the Stock Market Can Tell Us About Elections
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Three Things the Stock Market Can Tell Us About Elections

Geopolitical risk events are often non-events for markets. The market cares only for the almighty ask and bid. By removing emotion from evaluations, stock analysis adds objectivity. Historical data shows the stock market tends to perform better under Democratic Presidents and that incumbents are likelier to win if the market is positive before elections. Understanding these patterns can offer valuable insights as we approach an emotionally charged election season.

The Silver Lining to Last Week’s Market Rollercoaster: Small Cap Outperformance
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The Silver Lining to Last Week’s Market Rollercoaster: Small Cap Outperformance

Last week’s spike in volatility saw the VIX hit the $16 mark and significant market drops, but signs suggest a healthy sell-off and rotation from Tech. The VIX curve remained in contango, indicating an orderly market despite the sell-off. With earnings season approaching, index volatility typically decreases. The Russell 2000’s outperformance further supports a positive outlook, signaling resilience among smaller companies. Overall, the current market structure and strong economic fundamentals suggest that volatility may remain subdued.

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