Capital Markets Insights | 2 - 6 June
Stock analysis and capital markets insights for smarter investing
Capital Markets Insights | 09 June - 13 June
Stock analysis and capital markets insights for smarter investing
Dear Investoreans,
US
This week, we saw U.S. stock markets reacting to U.S.-China trade talks, with optimism driving gains early in the week. The S&P 500 approached its all-time high, while the Nasdaq and Dow posted gains amid trade deal hopes. However, by June 12, markets turned cautious, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing lower due to mixed signals from trade negotiations and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, after Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities. Energy stocks outperformed as oil prices surged, while other sectors showed mixed performance.
- S&P500 closed at 5,976.97 which is -0.39 WOW and +1.62% YTD
- Nasdaq closed at 21,631.04 which is -0.60 WOW and +2.95% YTD
GOLD
Gold prices saw a modest increase. Ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, geopolitical uncertainties in Middle East and a weaker dollar, supported Gold’s appeal as a hedge and an alternative investment.
- Gold closed at $3,432.64 per ounce, up 3.70% WoW & +30.83% YTD
WTI
Oil prices rose as investors monitored U.S.- China trade developments, which could impact global demand. The modest gain followed a volatile period, with WTI futures rallying earlier in the week due to supply disruption concerns. Then in the end of the week, WTI surged to $71.61 per barrel, driven by escalating Iran-Israel tensions, highlighting oil’s sensitivity to geopolitical risks.
- WTI closed at $71.61 per barrel, up 12% WoW & -8.52% YTD
FOREX
Strongest Currency: The Euro (EUR) was relatively strong, trading at 1.155 against the USD on June 13, showing resilience amid a weaker dollar. The Eurusd is about to break a downtrend from 2008.
Weakest Currency: The US dollar (USD) was the weakest among the strongest currencies.
- DXY index fell at 98.18 which is -1.02% WoW & -9.50% YTD
CRYPTO
Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, saw its stock soar 35% after its IPO, driven by crypto-friendly policies from the Trump administration.
- BITCOIN fell at 105,000$ which -0.72% WoW & 12% YTD
- SUI fell at 3$ -7.91% WoW & -28% YTD
- KASPA fell 0.07$-16.45% WoW & -38%
ECONOMIC CALENDAR
CPI (May): Released on June 11, 2025, showing +0.1% month-over-month and +2.4% year-over-year, with core CPI at +2.8% YoY. Softer-than-expected inflation data fueled rate cut expectations, boosting tech stocks and contributing to market gains.
This Week's Top Gainer in US Markets (excluding small caps under $2B market cap)
- Company: OKLO (OKLO INC)
- Gain: 26.59%
Oklo (OKLO) shares jumped 30% Wednesday after securing a contract to power a U.S. Air Force base in Alaska with its Aurora reactor, pending permits. The rally eased 5% after hours as Oklo announced a $400 million public offering. The deal, delayed by competitors, aligns with growing nuclear demand driven by AI and data centers, boosted by Trump’s pro-nuclear policies. Oklo’s stock is up 220% year-to-date.
This Week's Top Loser
- Company: GME (GameStop Corp)
- Gain: -25.15%
GameStop (GME) shares dropped over 20% Thursday after announcing a $1.75 billion debt raise, its second recent fundraising move. The funds, partly used to buy 4,710 Bitcoin ($500 million), align with GameStop’s updated investment policy but sparked investor concerns due to Bitcoin’s volatility. Q1 2025 revenues fell 17% year-over-year, with 2024 sales down 28% to $3.8 billion from $5.3 billion in 2023, driven by a shift to digital gaming. Despite cost cuts and improved profitability, GameStop’s Bitcoin bet and lack of revenue growth make it a risky value trap, not a buying opportunity.
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