Macro Overview
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Monday as investors digested a weaker-than-expected ISM Services report, which showed an unexpected contraction and raised concerns about economic slowing. This sent Treasury yields lower, but the equity reaction was split. Technology and high-growth stocks found a bid on the prospect of lower rates, while cyclical and value-oriented sectors lagged. The S&P 500 (IVV) managed a slight gain to close up +0.21%.
U.S. Size & Style
Reflecting the day’s narrative, growth outperformed value significantly. Large Growth (IVW) climbed +0.47%, while Large Value (IVE) fell -0.14%. Mid-caps were slightly negative, with Mid Cap (IJH) down -0.05%. Small caps, represented by Small Cap (IJR), posted a modest gain of +0.20%.
| Name (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Value (IVE) | -0.14% | -0.14% | 0.32% | 7.69% | 10.59% | 8.98% |
| Large Cap (IVV) | +0.21% | 0.21% | 2.12% | 10.26% | 17.73% | 21.23% |
| Large Growth (IVW) | +0.47% | 0.47% | 3.57% | 12.36% | 23.91% | 31.49% |
| Mid Value (IJJ) | +0.24% | 0.24% | -2.26% | 5.00% | 3.82% | 5.52% |
| Mid Cap (IJH) | -0.05% | -0.05% | -1.32% | 4.86% | 5.11% | 6.04% |
| Mid Growth (IJK) | -0.12% | -0.12% | -0.49% | 4.74% | 6.06% | 6.25% |
| Small Value (IJS) | +0.25% | 0.25% | -1.67% | 12.12% | 3.01% | 5.94% |
| Small Cap (IJR) | +0.20% | 0.20% | -1.70% | 9.24% | 3.52% | 5.35% |
| Small Growth (IJT) | +0.21% | 0.21% | -1.74% | 6.67% | 4.04% | 4.52% |
U.S. Sectors & Industries
Sector performance was clearly split. Consumer Discretionary (XLY) led the way, gaining +0.94%, followed by Technology (XLK) at +0.41%. Laggards were concentrated in defensive and cyclical areas, with Communication Services (XLC) dropping -1.06% and Consumer Staples (XLP) falling -0.79%. At the industry level, Oil & Gas Equip. & Svcs (XES) was a standout winner (+2.14%), while Biotech (XBI) was the worst performer by a wide margin (-2.53%).
| Sector (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary (XLY) | +0.94% | 0.94% | 1.82% | 12.27% | 8.65% | 22.06% |
| Technology (XLK) | +0.41% | 0.41% | 6.04% | 17.59% | 30.44% | 35.68% |
| Health Care (XLV) | +0.14% | 0.14% | -0.26% | 10.66% | 6.39% | -0.49% |
| Utilities (XLU) | +0.06% | 0.06% | 0.27% | 4.60% | 20.23% | 17.44% |
| Energy (XLE) | +0.01% | 0.01% | -0.87% | 3.86% | 5.45% | 3.46% |
| Real Estate (XLRE) | -0.17% | -0.17% | -2.97% | -0.36% | 2.70% | -1.23% |
| Financial (XLF) | -0.42% | -0.42% | -2.92% | 1.79% | 9.01% | 13.44% |
| Industrials (XLI) | -0.43% | -0.43% | -0.01% | 3.54% | 18.37% | 16.97% |
| Materials (XLB) | -0.62% | -0.62% | -5.25% | -1.36% | 2.66% | -6.76% |
| Consumer Staples (XLP) | -0.79% | -0.79% | -3.01% | -4.93% | -1.89% | -3.04% |
| Communication Services (XLC) | -1.06% | -1.06% | -2.41% | 7.41% | 18.37% | 24.34% |
Global Thematic
Thematic strategies saw extreme divergence. Crypto and blockchain-related funds soared, with Crypto Miners (WGMI) rocketing +7.09%. In stark contrast, natural resource themes collapsed, led by a -8.24% plunge in Junior Uranium Miners (URNJ) and a -6.10% drop in Rare Earth and Strategic Metals (REMX).
| Top 5 Performers (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change |
|---|---|
| CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI) | +7.09% |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR) | +4.53% |
| Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) | +3.49% |
| Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) | +3.18% |
| Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) | +2.52% |
| Bottom 5 Performers (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (URNJ) | -8.24% |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) | -6.10% |
| Sprott Critical Materials ETF (SETM) | -5.69% |
| Global X Uranium ETF (URA) | -4.61% |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) | -3.97% |
Developed Markets ex-U.S.
Developed international markets were quiet on aggregate, with Dev ex-U.S. (EFA) finishing flat at +0.04%. However, South Korea (EWY) was a massive standout, surging +3.90%. Germany (EWG) also posted a solid gain of +0.44%, while U.K. (EWU) lagged, down -0.33%.
| Country (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dev ex-U.S. (EFA) | +0.04% | 0.04% | -0.58% | 8.29% | 27.18% | 22.79% |
| Australia (EWA) | +0.26% | 0.26% | -2.15% | 3.59% | 14.20% | 8.87% |
| Canada (EWC) | -0.14% | -0.14% | -1.11% | 10.49% | 26.57% | 27.10% |
| France (EWQ) | -0.47% | -0.47% | -1.87% | 6.37% | 25.60% | 19.61% |
| Germany (EWG) | +0.44% | 0.44% | -3.58% | 0.39% | 30.69% | 28.19% |
| Hong Kong (EWH) | +2.14% | 2.14% | 2.04% | 8.21% | 34.87% | 27.26% |
| Japan (EWJ) | +0.23% | 0.23% | 2.27% | 12.92% | 25.66% | 25.98% |
| Netherlands (EWN) | -0.20% | -0.20% | -1.58% | 15.40% | 33.66% | 28.46% |
| South Korea (EWY) | +3.90% | 3.90% | 20.19% | 42.65% | 98.04% | 71.98% |
| Switzerland (EWL) | -0.43% | -0.43% | -2.72% | 5.13% | 22.21% | 13.08% |
| U.K. (EWU) | -0.33% | -0.33% | -0.26% | 6.48% | 28.03% | 23.95% |
Emerging Markets
Emerging markets outperformed developed, with Emerging (EEM) rising +0.63%. The move was led by a strong +1.12% rally in Brazil (EWZ). India (INDA) also posted a solid +0.50% gain, while China (MCHI) finished flat.
| Country (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging (EEM) | +0.63% | 0.63% | 2.62% | 15.46% | 34.34% | 28.42% |
| Brazil (EWZ) | +1.12% | 1.12% | 3.92% | 18.27% | 42.57% | 24.23% |
| China (MCHI) | -0.03% | +0.03% | -4.51% | 12.44% | 36.94% | 32.13% |
| India (INDA) | +0.50% | 0.50% | 3.41% | 2.88% | 3.04% | -0.41% |
| Indonesia (EIDO) | +0.93% | 0.93% | 5.85% | 4.77% | 2.52% | -8.80% |
| Malaysia (EWM) | +0.81% | 0.81% | -0.53% | 8.67% | 8.49% | 9.41% |
| Mexico (EWW) | -0.45% | -0.45% | -0.87% | 11.12% | 44.02% | 36.13% |
| South Africa (EZA) | -0.02% | -0.02% | -2.00% | 19.33% | 53.93% | 37.42% |
| Taiwan (EWT) | +0.38% | 0.38% | 3.50% | 14.57% | 29.25% | 26.07% |
| Thailand (THD) | -0.65% | -0.65% | 0.26% | 7.35% | 2.10% | -5.09% |
Fixed Income
The fixed income market was mixed as yields fell on the weak services data. The aggregate bond market, tracked by Taxable Core (AGG), was down -0.12%. Risk-on Convertible (CWB) bonds rallied +0.27%, while risk-off Government Long (SPTL) bonds fell -0.21%. Taxable High Yield (HYG) also declined, finishing down -0.31%.
| Category (Ticker) | 1 Day | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxable Core (AGG) | -0.12% | -0.12% | 0.24% | 1.95% | 6.71% | 6.50% |
| Taxable Core Enhanced (IUSB) | -0.10% | -0.10% | 0.24% | 2.03% | 6.83% | 6.78% |
| Taxable Multisector (PYLD) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.52% | 2.74% | 8.32% | 9.83% |
| Taxable Ultrashort (BIL) | +0.01% | 0.01% | 0.31% | 1.03% | 3.52% | 4.27% |
| Taxable Short-Term (BSV) | +0.02% | 0.02% | 0.25% | 1.13% | 5.17% | 5.69% |
| Taxable Long Term (BLV) | -0.42% | -0.42% | 0.05% | 3.02% | 7.34% | 5.39% |
| Government Short (SPTS) | +0.02% | 0.02% | 0.23% | 1.06% | 4.23% | 5.02% |
| Government Intermediate (SPTI) | -0.03% | -0.03% | 0.32% | 1.34% | 6.86% | 6.73% |
| Government Long (SPTL) | -0.21% | -0.21% | 0.83% | 3.13% | 6.86% | 4.30% |
| Inflation Protected (TIP) | -0.07% | -0.07% | 0.23% | 1.59% | 7.12% | 6.26% |
| Corporate (SPIB) | -0.08% | -0.08% | 0.01% | 1.50% | 6.87% | 7.29% |
| Taxable High Yield (HYG) | -0.31% | -0.31% | -0.36% | 1.67% | 6.93% | 7.84% |
| Bank Loans (BKLN) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 1.83% | 5.24% | 6.81% |
| Preferred Stock (PFF) | -0.06% | -0.06% | -1.79% | 1.54% | 4.25% | 1.80% |
| Convertible (CWB) | +0.27% | 0.27% | 1.41% | 11.74% | 21.55% | 24.05% |
| Mortgage Backed (MBS) | -0.10% | -0.10% | 0.38% | 2.58% | 7.49% | 7.67% |
| International USD (BNDX) | -0.08% | -0.08% | 0.81% | 1.24% | 3.51% | 4.49% |
| International (IGOV) | -0.28% | -0.28% | -1.27% | -0.17% | 9.45% | 5.77% |
| Emerging USD (EMB) | -0.29% | -0.29% | 1.24% | 4.83% | 12.60% | 12.56% |
| Emerging (EMLC) | +0.04% | 0.04% | 0.19% | 3.17% | 15.53% | 13.23% |
| Municipal Short (SUB) | -0.06% | -0.06% | -0.19% | 0.23% | 2.77% | 3.31% |
| Municipal Intermediate (MUB) | -0.13% | -0.13% | 0.90% | 3.66% | 3.17% | 3.49% |
| Municipal Long (MLN) | +0.26% | 0.26% | 1.59% | 6.55% | 2.10% | 3.01% |
| Municipal High Yield (HYD) | -0.08% | -0.08% | 0.71% | 4.21% | 1.70% | 2.14% |
Commodities
Commodities were broadly higher, with Broad Commodities (DJP) up +0.90%. The strength came from Natural Gas (UNG), which surged +3.85%, and Agriculture (DBA), up +2.09%. Gold (GLD) was quiet, finishing up +0.18%, while Silver (SLV) fell -0.57%.
| Commodity (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Commodities (DJP) | +0.90% | 0.90% | 3.62% | 9.73% | 14.93% | 17.08% |
| Energy (DBE) | +0.60% | 0.60% | 3.11% | 0.00% | 3.77% | 8.58% |
| WTI Crude Oil (USO) | +0.25% | 0.25% | 1.44% | -6.09% | -3.72% | 1.00% |
| Brent Crude Oil (BNO) | +0.34% | 0.34% | 1.33% | -4.10% | -0.93% | 2.10% |
| Natural Gas (UNG) | +3.85% | 3.85% | 5.44% | 1.03% | -18.14% | 10.26% |
| Gasoline (UGA) | +1.23% | 1.23% | 6.67% | 5.88% | 5.38% | 9.18% |
| Precious Metals (DBP) | +0.06% | 0.06% | 2.31% | 20.57% | 51.41% | 44.76% |
| Gold (GLD) | +0.18% | 0.18% | 3.11% | 19.30% | 52.31% | 46.07% |
| Silver (SLV) | -0.57% | -0.57% | 0.55% | 30.28% | 66.20% | 48.14% |
| Platinum (PPLT) | -0.91% | -0.91% | -2.84% | 18.48% | 71.26% | 56.97% |
| Palladium (PALL) | -0.52% | -0.52% | 13.23% | 18.96% | 56.84% | 29.13% |
| Industrial Metals (DBB) | -0.14% | -0.14% | 4.58% | 14.23% | 16.29% | 12.27% |
| Copper (CPER) | -0.79% | -0.79% | -0.13% | 13.46% | 24.32% | 14.37% |
| Agriculture (DBA) | +2.09% | 2.09% | 0.94% | 4.87% | 1.24% | 10.69% |
| Corn (CORN) | +0.99% | 0.99% | 2.04% | 4.66% | -4.26% | 0.11% |
| Soybeans (SOYB) | +1.43% | 1.43% | 7.71% | 10.66% | 9.26% | 9.16% |
| Wheat (WEAT) | +2.12% | 2.12% | 4.34% | 0.70% | -10.17% | -15.26% |
| Sugar (CANE) | +1.29% | 1.29% | -10.41% | -13.02% | -17.59% | -26.52% |
Cryptocurrency
It was a sharp sell-off in the crypto space, contrasting with the gains in crypto-related equities. Solana (SOLZ) led the decline, plummeting -13.00%. Ethereum (ETHA) also saw a significant drop of -7.73%, while Bitcoin (IBIT) fell -2.84%.
| Asset (Ticker) | 1-Day % Change | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solana (SOLZ) | -13.00% | -13.00% | -30.63% | -5.60% | ||
| Ethereum (ETHA) | -7.73% | -7.73% | -20.93% | 2.19% | 7.12% | 42.28% |
| Multi-Coin (NCIQ) | -4.56% | -4.56% | -16.35% | -7.01% | ||
| Bitcoin (IBIT) | -2.84% | -2.84% | -13.29% | -5.75% | 14.10% | 53.75% |
What to Watch Today
Today, Tuesday, November 4th, all eyes are on the JOLTS Job Openings report, due out at 10:00 AM ET. This report is a key piece of the labor market puzzle for the Federal Reserve. A significantly lower-than-expected number of job openings would reinforce the narrative of a cooling economy and could increase bets on a Fed rate cut, potentially boosting both stocks and bonds. A surprisingly high number, however, might reverse yesterday’s bond rally and put pressure on equities.
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