SVET Markets Weekly Update – July 7–11, 2025 On Week 28, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were flat, while the Dow is in red and Bitcoin made the new ATH. Monday On Monday, stocks fell sharply as Trump escalated tariffs, announcing 25% duties on all Japanese and South Korean imports effective August 1, plus an extra 10%…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – February 3rd–7th, 2025 On Week 5, Trump’s tariffs were front and center, moving markets up and down depending on geopolitical maneuvering as he threatened, imposed, or postponed levies on Mexico, Canada, China, Brazil, and the EU. The dollar index fluctuated between 108 and 110 before reaching a two-week high. Gold…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – January 20–24th, 2025 On Week 4, equities closed in the green, with the S&P reaching a new ATH. Meanwhile, joblessness climbed, and the decline in manufacturing was accompanied by a slowing service sector. The dollar fluctuated depending on Trump’s comments, finishing at a month low after his Davos call for…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – December 23–27, 2024 On Week 52, traders’ optimism was visibly shaken by a politically motivated Fed’s decision to significantly slow its pace of rate easing, undermining previously rosy outlooks for 2025. The Brazilian real further weakened against the dollar due to concerns over fiscal policy and rising inflation expectations. Meanwhile,…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – December 9–13, 2024 On Week 50, equities were mixed, with the Nasdaq reaching new ATHs while the S&P and Dow declined ahead of the Fed’s rate decision. Core inflation remained steady at 3.3%. Although prices for services such as shelter and transportation slowed, overall core inflation remained elevated. Producer prices…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – November 25–29, 2024 On Week 48, the S&P and Dow both reached new ATHs driven by optimism surrounding former Trump’s policies and significant inflows of foreign capital. Despite this positive market sentiment, the underlying economic fundamentals continue to show signs of deterioration. For example, in the manufacturing sector, the Richmond…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – November 11–15, 2024 On Week 46, stock markets experienced declines, reversing earlier optimism as Powell indicated that strong economic growth permits a cautious approach to interest rate cuts. Core inflation remained steady, while small business optimism rose in October, buoyed by reduced uncertainty following the recent election. Nevertheless, challenges such…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – October 7–11, 2024 On Week 41, stocks reached new highs as investors reacted to inflation data. Oil prices climbed due to Middle East tensions. The dollar strengthened, while the Euro weakened. Crypto followed stocks, with BTC rising but ETH remaining relatively stable. Monday On Monday, equities tumbled as investors now…
SVET Markets Weekly Update – September 23–27, 2024 On Week 39, stocks closed in positive territory, helped by a 3% GDP growth in Q3. In contrast, the eurozone economy contracted in September. The People’s Bank of China has implemented several drastic measures to stimulate growth leading to the Chinese stock market having its best week…
SVET Markets Weekly Update (September 16–20, 2024) On Week 38, stocks posted gains after the Fed’s 50 basis point rate cut. Accordingly, gold prices surged, reaching a new ATH, buoyed by the Fed’s easing measures. In contrast, the Central Banks of China and Japan held rates steady. In the crypto market, BTC initially rose but…