Markets traded lower this week as interest rates continued to rise. The S&P 500 fell -1.9%, the Nasdaq declined -3.1% and the Russell 2000 small-cap index returned -2.0%.
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Treasury rates have surged to their highest levels in recent years due to a combination of concerns around inflation, oil prices, the national debt, and the Fed.
Markets traded higher for a third consecutive week. The S&P 500 gained +0.36%, the Nasdaq 100 rose +0.14%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index returned +1.12%, with the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 both setting new all-time highs.
While there is little doubt that AI is transformational, it remains difficult to forecast demand or determine how it will affect businesses, workers, and productivity in the years ahead.
Markets were mixed this week as leadership continued to rotate within the market. The S&P 500 returned -0.1% and the Nasdaq declined -2.5% as investors rotated out of Technology stocks.
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