Hey there! If you’re new to stocks, this week felt like a rollercoaster rideβprices jumped up one day and dropped the next. Let’s break down the top 10 things that happened in the stock market so you can see exactly what’s going on.
- The big indexes ended the week lower overall. The S&P 500 (which tracks 500 big U.S. companies) and Nasdaq (full of tech stocks) posted their second straight losing week. Wild trading made things choppy!
- Tariff drama shook things up big time. There were threats of new tariffs on some countries (including stuff tied to Greenland talks), which made investors nervous. Stocks dropped hard at first because people worried about higher costs and trade fights.
- Then came the relief rally! When those tariff threats eased up and force was ruled out in certain situations, stocks bounced back sharply. One day the Dow surged hundreds of points, and the Nasdaq had its best session in a while.
- The Dow Jones (30 major companies) struggled more than others on some days. Bank stocks and older-style companies pulled it down Friday, even while tech climbed a bit.
- Tech isn’t dominating everything anymore. The market is “broadening out”βmeaning more normal companies (not just the huge tech giants) are starting to do better. That’s actually healthy for the long run.
- Gold hit new record highs above $3,000 an ounce (some reports even closer to $5,000 in extreme scenarios). When stocks get shaky, people run to safe stuff like gold.
- Next week is huge for earnings reports. Mega-companies like Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple are all reporting results. Good numbers could push stocks higher again.
- The Nasdaq ended up edging higher on the last day (around 23,500 level), showing tech still has some strength despite the weekly loss.
- Overall weekly performance: S&P 500 down roughly 0.5%, Dow down about 0.6%, but Nasdaq held up better with a small gain or flat in spots. It’s a sign of caution after all the ups and downs.
- Investors are watching the bigger picture for 2026βlike government debt worries, interest rates staying steady, and whether the market can keep growing without too much drama.
Bottom line? Markets hate surprises (like tariff news), but they love clarity. When things calm down, stocks tend to climb. If you’re young and investing for the long haul, weeks like this are normalβjust keep learning and don’t panic-sell!
Stay smart out there, and we’ll keep you updated.
