Macro Overview U.S. equities extended their recovery on January 22, 2026, as the S&P 500 (IVV) gained 0.53% following the rescinding of tariff threats against […]
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Global Risk-On Rotation: Small-Caps and South Korea Drive Broad Equity Rally
Macro Overview Equity markets staged a broad-based rally on Wednesday, characterized by a significant rotation into riskier segments and international markets. U.S. Large Caps (IVV) […]
The Safe-Haven Surge: Gold and Natural Gas Shine Amidst Tariff Turmoil
Macro Overview Global equity markets faced significant pressure on Tuesday as renewed trade tensions over U.S. territorial demands triggered a broad risk-off sentiment. The S&P […]
S&P 500 Slips 0.35% on the Week as Yields Pressure Markets Ahead of Holiday
Macro Overview U.S. equities faced minor selling pressure on Friday as the S&P 500 (IVV) slipped 0.09%, closing a week defined by rising Treasury yields […]
Small-Cap Rotation Intensifies as Materials Hit Overbought Extremes
Macro Overview Global equity markets displayed a distinct rotation toward domestic small-and-mid-cap equities today, as the IVV (S&P 500) managed a modest +0.26% gain while […]
Global Divergence: International Resilience vs. U.S. Growth Headwinds
Macro Overview Global markets exhibited a fragmented performance profile on Wednesday as U.S. equities faced headwinds from a mix of bank earnings and regulatory concerns. […]
Cool CPI Fails to Sustain Equity Rally Amid Geopolitical Headwinds and Bank Earnings
Macro Overview Global markets navigated a complex session on January 13, 2026, as a “cool” core CPI reading of 2.6% initially sparked an equity rally […]
International Equities Outperform Domestic Benchmarks; Focus Shifts to Inflation Print and Bank Earnings
Macro Overview U.S. equity markets exhibited resilience on Monday, with the IVV advancing 0.16% as investors navigated headlines surrounding a Department of Justice probe into […]
Silver Surges and Homebuilders Soar Following Resilient Jobs Report
Macro Overview U.S. equity markets displayed measured resilience as investors digested a December nonfarm payrolls report that reinforced a resilient labor market, supporting the Dow’s […]
Defense Surge and Value Rotation Lead “Risk-Off” Session
Macro Overview Markets displayed a distinct “risk-off” defensive posture on Thursday, January 8, as investors rotated out of high-flying technology names in favor of value […]