As the bull market enters its fifth year, the shift in investor sentiment over this period is an important reminder that market and economic conditions can turn around when they’re least expected.
When the Supreme Court ruled in February that billions in tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) had been unlawfully imposed, markets generally reacted positively.
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.
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