Weekly Market Summary: Record Highs, Gold Rises

Weekly Market Summary: Record Highs, Gold Rises Wall Street Rally: Record Highs Driven by Jobs Report Strong U.S. job growth surprises the market The main U.S. stock indices closed Thursday’s session with strong gains, driven by a solid jobs report that exceeded market expectations. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, non-farm payrolls increased by … Read more

Is a Recession Looming in the U.S.? Key Economic Indicators and Risks

Is a Recession Looming in the U.S.? Key Economic Indicators and Risks The U.S. Economy Under Pressure: Signs of a Slowdown The United States economy is beginning to show clear signs of fatigue, with key indicators reflecting a slowdown deeper than expected. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 0.2% in the first quarter, a … Read more

Weekly Market Summary: Wall Street Hits Records Amid U.S.-China Agreement

Weekly Market Summary: Wall Street Hits Records Amid U.S.-China Agreement S&P 500 and Nasdaq: New All-Time Highs Despite Tensions with Canada Performance of Major Stock Market Indexes The U.S. stock market closed the week on a positive note, reaching new all-time highs for the main indexes, driven by encouraging news on international trade. These gains … Read more

Weekly Market Summary: Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Expectations

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Weekly Market Summary: Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Expectations Immediate Impact on U.S. Stock Markets Performance of the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Friday’s trading session left a mixed feeling among U.S. investors, as the major stock indexes showed divergent performances. This bearish streak reflects growing market anxiety as traders monitor both geopolitical developments and … Read more

Weekly Market Summary: Wall Street, Gold, and the Fed Drive the Markets

Weekly Market Summary: Wall Street, Gold, and the Fed Drive the Markets Labor Data Exceeds Expectations, Boosting Wall Street The U.S. stock market closed the week with strong gains following the release of the May jobs report, which exceeded analysts’ expectations and temporarily eased fears of an imminent economic slowdown. Performance of Major Indexes All … Read more

EE.UU. vs. China: Who Dominates the Global Economy?

EE.UU. vs. China: Who Dominates the Global Economy? Trump and the New Economic Isolation of the United States The protectionist shift and its immediate consequences Since taking office in 2025, Donald Trump has pursued an economic agenda centered on protectionism and economic nationalism. His “America First” slogan translated into a set of policies that broke … Read more

Weekly Market Summary: Market Rally, Trade Tensions and Commodities

Weekly Market Summary: Market Rally, Trade Tensions and Commodities Wall Street Ends May with Its Best Performance in Six Months In May 2025, U.S. stock markets delivered outstanding performance, driven by positive economic data, strong tech sector results, and temporary relief in trade tensions. Key Drivers Behind the Market Rally Several factors contributed to the robust … Read more

Weekly Market Summary: Trump’s Tariffs Shake Wall Street and Europe

Weekly Market Summary: Trump’s Tariffs Shake Wall Street and Europe Immediate Reaction in Financial Markets Wall Street Turns Red The week ended with a sharp downturn for the main U.S. stock indexes: These losses capped off a week in which all three indexes posted declines of over 2%, impacted by a new turn in President … Read more

Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence Trading in Volatile Markets

Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence Trading in Volatile Markets Volatility: The Great Challenge for Investors Financial markets can change drastically in the face of unexpected events, generating spikes in volatility (sharp price fluctuations). During these periods, uncertainty reigns, and human decisions are often marked by panic or euphoria. Below, we review four recent episodes that shook … Read more

U.S.–China Trade Truce: Tariff Cuts, Economic Impact & What’s Next

U.S.–China Trade Truce: Tariff Cuts, Economic Impact & What’s Next Immediate Impact of the Agreement on Financial Markets Reaction in International Stock Exchanges The recent trade agreement between China and the United States, which establishes a 90-day tariff truce, had an immediate and significant impact on global financial markets. Major stock exchanges around the world … Read more