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This past week was filled with pivotal developments as markets navigated earnings season, monetary policy signals, and ongoing economic pressures. With the U.S. government shutdown persisting and global trade tensions in focus, investors balanced optimism from tech highs against broader uncertainties.
This past week saw markets grappling with persistent uncertainties from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, while earnings optimism and Fed commentary provided some uplift. Stocks closed higher amid tech gains and easing bank fears.
Markets faced heightened volatility driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, with President Trump's tariff threats rattling investors. Amid an ongoing government shutdown causing a data blackout, the Federal Reserve's signals on potential rate cuts provided some counterbalance.
This week was marked by intense volatility as U.S.-China trade tensions boiled over, triggering a sharp market sell-off mid-week. The ongoing government shutdown continued to obscure key economic data, while Federal Reserve commentary added to the uncertainty.