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US Market Week in Review: A Losing Week Ends on a High Note as CPI Sets Up a Tense Fed Meeting
It was a bruising week for US stocks, until Friday. Oil above $100 and rising yields pressured markets all week, but a mostly in-line August CPI report sparked a sharp Friday rally. Even so, all three major indexes finished the week lower, and now everyone is watching the Fed. Here is the full recap.
Sep 13, 2026
Canada Market Week in Review: The TSX Slips as the Trade War Bites and the Bank of Canada Holds
It was a rough week for Canadian markets. The TSX fell about 1.7% as the US trade war deepened, the Bank of Canada held rates steady for a seventh straight meeting, and a soft jobs report added to the caution. But a Friday bounce in banks and gold miners softened the blow. Here is what moved Canada this week.
Sep 13, 2026
The State of Global Markets: One Oil Shock, Four Very Different Stories
One thread runs through markets everywhere right now: oil above $100, rising inflation fears and climbing bond yields. But zoom in and each major market is telling its own story, a Fed hike scare in the US, a trade war in Canada, an election coin flip in Brazil, and a surprising inflation twist in China. Here is the big-picture panorama tying it all together.
Sep 10, 2026
China Got Pulled Into the Global Selloff Too, but With a Twist: Inflation Is Finally Rising
China did not escape the global selloff. Its stocks slipped alongside the rest of the world as oil surged and inflation fears spread. But beneath the headline is a genuinely surprising shift: after years of worrying about deflation, China's consumer prices are now rising, even as its export machine keeps humming. Here is what is happening and how investors can play it.
Sep 10, 2026
Brazil's Election Just Became a Coin Flip, and the Ibovespa Near Records Is Bracing for the Copom
Two huge catalysts are colliding in Brazil. The presidential race has tightened into a statistical dead heat, and the central bank decides interest rates in days, all while the Ibovespa trades near record highs. For anyone holding Brazilian ETFs or ADRs, the next few weeks are pivotal. Here is the full picture.
Sep 10, 2026The US-Canada Trade War Just Escalated Again, and the TSX Is Feeling It
The trade fight between the US and Canada has taken another ugly turn. Washington banned imports of a range of Canadian products on top of steep tariffs, Ottawa hit back with its own duties, and the Toronto stock market is caught in the middle. Banks are sliding while gold miners shine. Here is the breakdown and what it means for investors.
Sep 10, 2026
Oil Tops $100 and Treasury Yields Spike: What Moved Markets on September 9, 2026
Stocks closed lower for a third straight session on September 9, 2026 as three forces hit at once: oil surging past $100 on US-Iran tensions, Treasury yields spiking to fresh 52-week highs, and fresh trade friction with Canada. Energy was the only real winner. Here is exactly what moved the market.
Sep 9, 2026
Why Brazil's Ibovespa Is Near Record Highs Ahead of a High-Stakes Election
While much of the world frets about trade wars and inflation, Brazil's stock market is quietly booming. The Ibovespa recently hit levels near 185,000 points, its highest in months, powered by election optimism, a strengthening real, and returning foreign money. Here is why Brazilian stocks are rallying ahead of one of the most consequential elections in years, and the risks that could end it.
Sep 8, 2026
The US-Canada Trade War Just Escalated: 50% Tariffs, Retaliation, and a PM Who Says His Country Is "At War"
The trade relationship between the US and Canada, two of the closest allies and largest trading partners on Earth, has broken down into open conflict. After talks collapsed, the US slapped 50% tariffs on about $28 billion of Canadian goods, Canada retaliated dollar-for-dollar, and Prime Minister Mark Carney declared his country "at war" over trade. Here is what happened and what it means for investors on both sides of the border.
Sep 8, 2026
Stock Market Today (September 8, 2026): Stocks Slip as US-Canada Trade War and Oil Fears Return
Wall Street opened the holiday-shortened week on the back foot. On Tuesday, stocks slipped as the US-Canada trade war escalated and oil prices climbed on renewed Iran tensions. Big Tech led the declines while industrials held firm, and investors are bracing for two big catalysts this week: fresh inflation data and Oracle earnings. Here is what moved markets.
Sep 8, 2026
Polymarket Says Lula. The Polls Say Toss-Up. Who's Right About Brazil's Election?
There is a striking disagreement over Brazil's 2026 election. On Polymarket, where $142 million has been wagered, Lula is a heavy favorite at around 65%. But traditional polls show a near dead heat with the Bolsonaro camp. So who is right, the crowd betting real money, or the pollsters? The answer matters for anyone with money on Brazilian assets. Here is the honest breakdown.
Sep 5, 2026
The Petrobras Election Trade: Why Traders Are Betting on What Happens If Lula Loses
No stock captures Brazil's election like Petrobras. It is the most politicized company in the country, and its price swings on who controls it. With Lula and the opposition running neck and neck, traders are piling into options to bet on the outcome: if Lula loses, many expect state intervention to ease and Petrobras to surge. Here is how the Petrobras election trade works, and why it is one of the market's biggest political bets.
Sep 5, 2026
Stocks Shrug Off a Hot US Jobs Report and Close Higher (September 4, 2026)
A blowout US jobs report, 162,000 jobs versus 53,000 expected, initially sent stocks lower and yields higher on Friday. But in a striking reversal, the market shook it off and closed sharply higher, with the S&P 500 up 1.1% and the Dow gaining over 600 points. Canada, by contrast, lost 42,000 jobs, and Brazil paused after an 11-day streak. Here is what moved US, Canadian and Brazilian markets.
Sep 4, 2026
Global Markets Rally: US, Canada and Brazil Surge as the Fed Signals Patience (September 3, 2026)
One comment changed the mood across three countries. On September 3, 2026, US, Canadian and Brazilian markets all rallied after Fed Governor Christopher Waller hinted at patience on interest rates, easing the hike fears that had hammered stocks all week. Wall Street rose over 1%, Canada's TSX jumped 1.3%, and Brazil's Ibovespa soared 3% for its best day in months. Here is what happened in each market and the single thread connecting them.
Sep 3, 2026
Why Gold and Silver Are Crashing: The Trillion-Dollar Wipeout Explained
Gold and silver, the classic safe havens, just got crushed. More than $1 trillion in value evaporated in hours as rising bond yields, a firm dollar and 70% odds of a Fed rate hike overwhelmed their usual flight-to-safety appeal. It follows an even more violent crash in January. Here is why precious metals are falling when you would expect them to rise, and what it means for investors.
Sep 2, 2026
Canada Market Today (September 2, 2026): Bank of Canada Holds, but the TSX Slides to a One-Month Low
The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% for a seventh straight meeting on Wednesday, but warned of rising inflation risks. Despite the hold, the TSX reversed early gains and slid about 1.2% to a near one-month low, dragged by rising bond yields and broad selling in materials and tech, with only energy holding up. Here is what moved Canadian stocks.
Sep 2, 2026
Stock Market Today (September 2, 2026): Stocks Rebound as Bond Yields Take a Breather
After three straight days of losses driven by a global bond rout, US stocks bounced back on Wednesday as Treasury yields finally took a breather. The S&P 500 rose 0.46%, the Dow added nearly 300 points, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.45%. Here is what turned the tide and whether the relief can last.
Sep 2, 2026
Brazil's Corporate Crisis: Record Bankruptcies and a 4-Year IPO Drought
Brazil's corporate world is under enormous stress. A record 6,341 companies are in court-supervised recovery, retail giant Americanas imploded with R$40 billion in debt, telecom Oi went bankrupt owing R$44 billion, and the stock exchange has not seen a single IPO in four years. Behind it all: sky-high interest rates and election uncertainty. Here is the full picture for global investors.
Sep 2, 2026
Brazil Election Risk Is Moving Markets: Options, the Ibovespa and the Real
Brazil's election is not just a political story, it is a market earthquake. In August alone, R$7.2 billion fled the B3, the real slid toward R$5.20, and the Ibovespa had its worst month in five. Meanwhile, traders are crowding into options, some betting on a post-election rally to 200,000 points, others buying crash protection. Here is how the smart money is positioning around Brazil's political risk.
Sep 2, 2026
Brazil's 2026 Election: Lula vs Bolsonaro and What Polymarket Reveals
On October 4, 2026, Brazil holds one of its most consequential elections in decades. Lula is chasing a fourth term. Jair Bolsonaro is out, convicted and ineligible, so his son Flávio carries the torch. With prediction markets seeing over $141 million in bets, here is where the race stands, what the odds say, and why global investors are watching every poll.
Sep 2, 2026
Banco Master Collapse: Inside Brazil's Biggest Bank Failure
It was the biggest bank failure in Brazil's history. Banco Master lured savers with sky-high interest on government-insured deposits, grew to R$62 billion, then collapsed under a fraud investigation that jailed its owner and froze billions. Here is how it happened, why regulators pulled the plug, and what it means for Brazil's banking giants and global investors.
Sep 2, 2026Brazil in 2026: The Political and Financial Storm Global Investors Should Watch
Brazil is entering the final stretch of 2026 with three storms colliding at once: the biggest bank failure in its history (Banco Master), a knife-edge presidential election between Lula and the Bolsonaro camp, and record volatility as billions flee the stock market. For global investors, this is one of the most important emerging-market stories of the year. Here is the full picture, and where it is heading.
Sep 2, 2026Stock Market Today (September 1, 2026): Stocks Slide as Global Bond Rout Sends Yields Soaring
A global bond rout rattled markets today. The US 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.79%, its highest since January 2025, while Japan crossed 3% for the first time since 1996 and UK gilts touched levels not seen since 2008. Add a fresh US-Iran flare-up in the Strait of Hormuz and rising Fed hike odds, and stocks had nowhere to hide. Here is what moved markets and how to position.
Sep 1, 2026
Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal: Why It Won't Lower Gas Prices (And Who Actually Wins)
Trump announced a historic deal to access 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil and refill America's depleted reserves. But heavy crude, refinery mismatches and a broken Venezuelan oil industry make the promise far more complicated than the headline. Here is what the deal really means, why it will not lower gas prices soon, and which energy stock is the clear winner.
Aug 31, 2026Stock Market Today (August 31, 2026): Stocks Slip as Fed Turns Hawkish and Oil Surges
Two forces are pushing the market lower today, and both point the same way: higher inflation, higher rates. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh shocked investors with a hawkish Jackson Hole speech, and oil is surging on fresh US-Iran strikes. September rate-hike odds just jumped to 60%. Here is what moved markets, which sectors win and lose, and how to position your portfolio.
Aug 31, 2026
Stock Market Today (August 28, 2026): Nvidia Leads Rally on AI Revenue Boom
Nvidia fired up investors today with a stunning 7% surge on forecasts for 70% AI revenue growth next fiscal year. The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% while semiconductor and chip stocks led the market higher. Here's what moved markets and which stocks to watch.
Aug 27, 2026
Stock Market Today (August 19, 2026): The Retail Reckoning Deepens as Lowe's and Home Depot Disappoint
Home Depot and Lowe's both cut guidance today as consumer spending weakens. Combined with yesterday's Walmart and Target misses, the retail sector is flashing red. The S&P 500 fell 0.87%, and market breadth deteriorated further: 2,600 declining stocks vs 800 advancing.
Aug 19, 2026
Stock Market Today (August 18, 2026): Retail Earnings Disappoint, Fed Rate Bets Cool
Retail earnings turned ugly today. Walmart missed same-store sales, Target slashed guidance, and the market repriced Fed expectations. The S&P 500 dropped 1.14%, Dow fell 1.32%, and investors rotated into defensive stocks and bonds. Consumer health is now the critical story.
Aug 18, 2026
Stock Market Today (August 17, 2026): NVDA Holds Steady as SpaceX Preps Next Orbital Flight
The market moved sideways today as investors weighed Fed policy ahead of retail earnings week. The S&P 500 barely budged at +0.04%, the Dow slipped 0.25%, and the Nasdaq eked out a 0.23% gain. But beneath the flat surface, two stories dominated: Nvidia holding its ground near record prices, and SpaceXs Starship recovery in the Indian Ocean signaling progress toward full orbital flight.
Aug 17, 2026Stock Market Week in Review (Aug 10-14): US Rides Cool Inflation, Canada Rides Oil and Gold
It was a record-setting week on both sides of the border, but the two markets got there on very different engines. The US ran on cooling inflation; Canada ran on oil and gold. Here is the week that was.
Aug 15, 2026July CPI Comes In at 3.4%, Right on Forecast: Stocks Rise as Inflation Cools
The inflation report we previewed came in this morning, and it landed right on the number: 3.4%. Stocks rose, yields fell, and the Fed got a little more breathing room. Here is what the July CPI means.
Aug 12, 2026The July CPI Report Is Tuesday: What to Expect and How It Could Move Markets
One number on Tuesday morning could decide whether the Fed cuts rates in September, and which way the market breaks. Here is what to expect from the July CPI report and how to read the reaction.
Aug 10, 2026Canada Market Recap: A Jobs Boom, a Steady Bank of Canada, and a Loonie Under Pressure (August 2026)
While the US labor market cracked and revived Fed rate-cut bets, Canada did the opposite: a surprise jobs boom that likely keeps the Bank of Canada firmly on hold. Here is the full Canadian picture.
Aug 9, 2026Stock Market Week in Review (August 3-7): AI Mania, Palantir's 29% Rocket, and a SpaceX Blockbuster
It was one of the most eventful weeks of the year. The Nasdaq gained about 2.8% as Palantir rocketed 29% on earnings, Shopify soared 20%, and Elon Musk struck an exclusive SpaceX-Nvidia AI deal. Here is the week that was, day by day.
Aug 7, 2026Stock Market Today (August 7, 2026): SpaceX Rockets 13% as Tech Caps a Strong Week
US stocks pushed higher on Friday to cap a strong week for the market. SpaceX rocketed about 13% off its lockup lows, Palantir added another 9%, and the Nasdaq led as risk appetite carried into the weekend. AMD and energy names lagged. Here is what moved.
Aug 7, 2026Stock Market Today (August 5, 2026): Shopify Soars 20% as Earnings Whipsaw the Market
The headline indexes barely moved on Wednesday, but underneath was one of the most violent earnings days of the season. Shopify rocketed around 20% on its results, while Lucid, Snap, Pinterest and Uber were hammered. It was a classic whipsaw: a calm surface hiding brutal single-stock swings. Here is what moved.
Aug 5, 2026Stock Market Today (August 4, 2026): Palantir Rockets 29% and Chips Rip in a Second Straight Rally
Wall Street stacked a second straight strong session on Tuesday, powered by a blistering semiconductor rally and a jaw-dropping 29% surge in Palantir. The Nasdaq jumped 2.6% as Intel, Micron, Qualcomm and AMD all leapt, while retail, healthcare and energy names lagged. Here is what moved.
Aug 4, 2026Stock Market Today (August 3, 2026): Tech Roars Back as Oracle, Meta and Microsoft Lead a Broad Rally
US stocks kicked off the week with a broad, tech-led rally. The Nasdaq jumped around 2.3% as Oracle surged 9% and the megacaps ripped higher, while the volatility index fell and risk appetite returned. Energy, pharma and, unusually, Apple were the day's exceptions. Here is what moved.
Aug 3, 2026Canadian Market Recap: Rising Yields Sink Telecom and Pipelines While Miners and Retail Rally
It was a tale of two Canadian markets this week. As bond yields climbed, rate-sensitive defensives took the hit: Telus dropped 7%, TC Energy and Enbridge fell around 5%, and utilities slid. But base-metal miner Teck, discount retailers Dollarama and Couche-Tard, and Shopify all pushed higher. Here is what moved on the TSX and why it matters for Canadian investors.
Aug 2, 2026Elon Musk's Empire in Overdrive: Tesla Robotaxis, a $60B AI Deal, and Starship - Which Parts Can You Buy?
Musk just put robotaxis on Miami streets, agreed to buy AI startup Cursor for $60 billion, and launched Starship again. It's a staggering run - and with SpaceX now public too, more of it is buyable than ever. Here's the breakdown, and what you can (and can't) own.
Aug 2, 2026Stock Market Week in Review (July 27-31): Apple's $5 Trillion, a Fed Scare, and Amazon's Leap
In five trading days Apple hit $5 trillion, Elon Musk launched a bank, the Fed sparked the worst selloff since April 2025, and Big Tech earnings dragged the market back up. The S&P finished up ~1% on the week but closed a losing month. Here's the whole week - and what's next.
Aug 1, 2026Stock Market Today (July 31, 2026): Amazon Soars, Apple Slides, and Yields Steal the Spotlight
A split tape to close out July: Amazon jumped ~12% on booming AWS growth while Apple fell ~7% on weak guidance - and surging Treasury yields (the 30-year hit its highest since 2007) capped the rally. Here's everything that moved the market July 31, 2026.
Jul 31, 2026Stock Market Today (July 30, 2026): Microsoft Soars 17% and Powers a Big Rebound
A day after the Fed-fueled plunge, Wall Street roared back: Microsoft surged 17% on cloud strength, chips rallied 8%, and the Nasdaq jumped 2.5%. But the bond market flashed a warning as the 30-year yield hit a multidecade high. Here's what moved the market July 30, 2026 - with Apple and Amazon on deck after the bell.
Jul 30, 2026Stock Market Today (July 29, 2026): Dow Plunges 1,150 as the Fed Holds - and Warns
The Fed held rates steady, but a hawkish split and rising yields triggered Wall Street's worst day since April 2025 - the Dow fell over 1,150 points. Oil spiked 7%, chips slid again, and Microsoft and Meta reported after the bell. Here's everything that moved the market July 29, 2026.
Jul 29, 2026Stock Market Today (July 28, 2026): Apple Hits $5 Trillion as Chips Slide
Apple became the first company ever worth $5 trillion, but under the milestone the market rotated hard out of chips: Micron and AMD fell 8% while Coca-Cola and Sherwin-Williams jumped on earnings. Here's everything that moved Wall Street on July 28, 2026 - and what's ahead.
Jul 28, 2026Dollar Watch (July 26, 2026): USD vs Euro, Real, Yen & More
The US Dollar Index held near 101.4 this week - firm against the euro, pound and yen, but softer against the Brazilian real. Here's the dollar versus every major pair, and what each move actually means for your stock portfolio.
Jul 26, 2026Stock Market Today (July 23, 2026): Oil Nears $100 as AI Capex Shock Hammers Markets
Brent crude briefly touched $100 per barrel Thursday after Houthi militants struck Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, while Alphabet and Tesla sank in premarket trading after signaling record AI capital expenditures - sending the Nasdaq down 2.1% and the S&P 500 off more than 1%.
Jul 23, 2026Stock Market Today (July 22, 2026): Energy vs. Defensives as Oil Tops $90
Two shocks landed on the same day: the U.S. 25% tariff on Brazilian imports took effect, and Brent crude blew past $90 on escalating U.S.-Iran tension. They're separate stories - but both push markets toward the same trade: hedging uncertainty with energy and defensive names. Here's what's actually moving, and what isn't.
Jul 22, 2026Is the AI Bubble Bursting? Inside the 2026 Chip Crash
Semiconductor stocks entered a bear market in July 2026. Here's what's driving the AI chip selloff - and whether the bubble is bursting.
Jul 21, 2026Oil Near $90, a New US-Brazil Trade War, and a Chip Bear Market: 3 Forces Rocking Stocks
Wall Street is getting hit from three directions at once: oil surging toward $90 as the Strait of Hormuz turns into a warzone, a brand-new 25% US tariff on Brazil igniting a trade war, and a semiconductor rout that just pushed chips into a bear market. Here''s everything moving the market, the exact numbers, and what it means for investors.
Jul 20, 2026Stock Market Today (July 17, 2026): Chip Sell-Off Deepens as Netflix Crashes
Wall Street closed out a rough week on Friday, July 17, 2026, as a semiconductor sell-off deepened and Netflix cratered more than 10% on earnings. Chips got smoked on fresh AI-valuation fears, energy was the lone bright spot, and the S&P and Nasdaq booked weekly losses. Here's what moved - and what it means for your portfolio.
Jul 17, 2026Stock Market Today (July 15, 2026): Cooler Inflation Lifts Stocks as ASML Soars and SpaceX Slips
Two soft inflation reports in two days gave Wall Street a lift on July 15, 2026 - but the market split hard beneath the surface. ASML soared on AI demand, memory chips and SpaceX sank, and bank earnings kicked off a pivotal season. Here's what moved, and what it means for your portfolio.
Jul 15, 2026Stock Market Today (July 13, 2026): Oil Jumps and Chips Slide as U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare
U.S. stocks fell Monday as a U.S.-Iran flare-up sent oil surging about 5% and cracked the red-hot chip trade - SK Hynix slid and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 3.6%. Energy cushioned the Dow while Apple and Biogen bucked the sell-off. Here's what moved, and why Tuesday's CPI matters more.
Jul 13, 2026Weak June Payroll, a Record Dow, and a Chip Wreck: Wall Street's Full Close (July 2, 2026)
June hiring stalled at just 57,000 jobs, yet the Dow closed at a record while semiconductors sold off hard and Tesla dropped despite record deliveries. Here is the full Wall Street close, with the read on the Fed and oil.
Jul 2, 2026Stock Market Volatility: How to Stay Calm and Profit
"The S&P 500 shed over 10% in three weeks during April 2025's tariff shock - and investors who panic-sold locked in permanent losses. Stock market volatility isn't the enemy; emotional reaction to it is. Here's exactly how disciplined US investors turn drawdowns into profit."
Jun 25, 2026Bull Market vs Bear Market: How to Invest in Both
Learn how to invest profitably in both bull and bear markets with a disciplined, all-weather strategy built for US investors in 2026.
Jun 16, 2026