Weekly Market Recap: What happened and things to look out for!
Market Performance Overview Last Thursday, the stock market had a big rally, with the$Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$jumping over570 points.This was mostly thanks to$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$strong earnings for Q3 2025, which showed impressive growth in both revenue and profit; as well as strong bull run from$Tesla (TSLA.US)$. Additionally, sectors tied to broader economic recovery—like industrials and materials—saw strong gains. Meanwhile, the US Dollar weakened as the Federal Reserve hinted that inflation might be cooling and interest rate cuts could be on the horizon.
Bitcoin Surges Toward $100k In the cryptocurrency world,$Bitcoin (BTC.CC)$continued its upward trend, hitting the$99,000mark. Many investors believe the coin is on the verge of hitting the$100,000milestone, fueled by optimism surrounding a potentialTrump administration$Trump Media & Technology (DJT.US)$and growing confidence in the digital asset space$Coinbase (COIN.US)$
Google Faces Legal Challenges On the regulatory front, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a major move to break up$Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$by selling itsChrome browserto reduce its dominance in the tech space. This is part of a broader crackdown on big tech companies$NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$that are seen as monopolistic.
Mixed Signals in the Job Market The U.S. labor market showed mixed signals last week. On the positive side, jobless claimsdroppedto213,000, marking a 7-month low. However, there was a troubling sign in thecontinuing claims, which surged to nearly 1.9 million, a three-year high. This suggests that while new jobless claims are improving, many people are stillstruggling to find work long-term, raising concerns about the health of the labor market and potential impacts on consumer spending.
Geopolitical Risks In global news, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to affect markets. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the testing of a new ballistic missile,adding fuel to the ongoing conflict. Investors are keeping a close eye on these developments, as geopolitical risks like this can cause market volatility. To hedge against uncertainty, many investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, like$SPDR Gold ETF (GLD.US)$$iShares Silver Trust (SLV.US)$, which is continuing to see high demand.
NVIDIA’s Earnings Boost Tech Stocks $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$had a strong quarter withEPS of $0.81, beating estimates by $0.06. The company reported a 94% year-over-year increase in revenues, driven by strong demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs) used in everything from gaming to AI. This strong performance helped push$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$stock to a new all-time high of $153. However, investors are cautious as concerns remain about supply constraints and whether NVIDIA can sustain this level of growth. In contrast, thetechnology sector$NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$faced challenges last week, particularly around regulatory concerns. For example,$Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$saw its stock drop bymore than 5%as the company faces ongoing antitrust scrutiny.
Analysts expect$Dell Technologies (DELL.US)$to report $2.05 per share in earnings, a9% risefrom the previous year, and $24.53 billion in revenue. These earnings could give a clearer picture of how the tech sector is performing and whether trends seen in$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$results are reflective of broader industry growth.
Macroeconomic Data and Federal Reserve Watch Next week, all eyes will be on several important economic releases: 1.PCE Price Index: ThePersonal Consumption Expenditures (PCE)price index, which is closely watched by theFederal Reserve, will be released onWednesday. If the inflation data is higher than expected, it could spark concerns about inflation still being a challenge for the U.S. economy and could undermine hopes for rate cuts in December.
2.GDP Revision: Also on Wednesday, thethird-quarter GDPreport will be revised. The initial report showed that the economy grew by2.8%last quarter, so any changes to that figure could impact market sentiment.
3.Federal Reserve Minutes: OnTuesday, theFedwill release the minutes from itsNovember meeting. This could provide investors with clues about whether the Fed is shifting toward a more accommodative monetary policy, especially if inflation continues to show signs of cooling.
4.Housing Data: Housing prices remain stubbornly high, and reports on this sector will give investors a sense of whether the U.S. housing market is cooling down or if price pressures will persist.
What Investors Should Focus On 1.Watch Inflation Data: ThePCE price indexand theOctober inflation datawill be critical for investors to track. If inflation is still rising, the Fed may delay any rate cuts. This could lead to market volatility$CBOE Volatility S&P 500 Index (.VIX.US)$$ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY.US)$, particularly in growth stocks. Investors should be ready for potential short-term market fluctuations and keep an eye oninterest rate expectations.
4.Be Prepared for Volatility: With theThanksgiving holiday shortening the trading week, there could be lower trading volumes andhigher volatility$CBOE Volatility S&P 500 Index (.VIX.US)$.Investors should be aware that this time of year can be unpredictable, with market swings based on lighter trading.
$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$will test the last high of 6025 as momentum is strong. As seen in pre market,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$has gapped up and moving strongly towards 6000 region. This week it will range between5750-6050.$SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$will cross $600 again.However, any pullback could let it test 5750 region again.
In conclusion: The market is facing a mix of strong earnings reports, economic uncertainty, and global risks. For investors, the key will be to stay flexible, keep an eye on inflation data, and adjust portfolios accordingly. Whether you’re looking at$NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$$Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$tech stocks or safe havens like$SPDR Gold ETF (GLD.US)$this week’s economic and earnings data will be pivotal in shaping market expectations.
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