SPX Holds 7,500 as Markets Brace for Inflation Data & Micron Earnings
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The S&P 500 (SPX) closed the holiday-shortened trading week ending June 19, 2026, up 0.93%, finishing at 7,500.58. Despite the relatively modest gain, markets navigated a significant tug-of-war between easing geopolitical tensions and a more hawkish Federal Reserve outlook.
While signs of potential stability in the Middle East helped support risk assets, investors continued to dige...
Markets Pull Back Aggressively Into CPI Week — What's next + Free Trade Idea
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Markets pulled back this week as stronger-than-expected economic data raised concerns that interest rates may remain elevated for longer. The S&P 500 closed at 7,383.74, down 2.6% and ending its nine-week winning streak, while QQQ finished at $705.06, falling 4.8% as AI and semiconductor names led the downside.
May’s jobs report came in above expectations, pushing Treasury yields h...
SPX Extends Winning Streak — Key Earnings & Inflation Data Ahead + FREE Trade Idea
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The S&P 500 (SPX) gained roughly 0.9% last week, closing at 7,473.47 and extending its winning streak to 8 straight weeks — the longest streak since 2023. Markets continued pushing to new highs as strong AI and tech momentum outweighed concerns around rising Treasury yields and Middle East tensions, while optimism surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran deal also helped support sentiment...
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