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Capital Markets Insights | 10 March - 14 March
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Dear Trader,
Another volatile week for the markets, stocks kept sliding, crypto took a hit, and S&P officially entered correction territory. Fear is in the air, but don’t panic just yet. Here’s what happened this week:
US
The U.S. stock market experienced significant volatility again primarily due to escalating trade tensions and mixed economic data. The S&P 500 index closed at 5,638.93 on Friday, March 14 (-2.27%) for the week. This downturn was largely driven by President Trump's trade war initiative with everyone.
Gold
Gold prices reached new highs this week passing for first time in history the $3,000 price but closing at 2,984. This is due to inflation fears and investors sought safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainties. This decline was also supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and geopolitical uncertainty.
Oil
Crude oil markets were calm this week. (WTI) crude oil closed at $66.90 per barrel on Friday, March 14, reflecting a 0.06% increase for the week.
Currencies
The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies over the week. The Dollar Index (DXY) declined by 0.11%, reaching 103.72. This depreciation was driven by investors losing their confidence in the US markets and looking for other assets and regions.
Cryptocurrencies
The cryptocurrency market experienced heightened volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to $77,000 mid-week but rebounded to close at $84,000 on Friday, March 14. This fluctuation was influenced by institutional outflows, and panic selling among retail investors.
Economic Calendar Highlights
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) -(FEB) - 2.8% vs forecast of 2.9% and previous 3%
This Week's Top Gainer in US Markets (excluding small caps under $2B market cap)
- Company: QBTS (D-Wave Quantum Inc.)
- Gain: 95.95%
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) jumped 37% on Friday, capping an 83% rally over five days as investors reacted to a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast that beat analyst estimates. Momentum further accelerated after a peer-reviewed Science study confirmed D-Wave’s quantum computer outperformed a top classical supercomputer, marking a significant breakthrough for real-world quantum computing. With solid growth projections and a competitive edge, confidence in D-Wave’s commercial potential is on the rise. 🚀
This Week's Top Loser
- Company: TER (Teradyne Inc)
- Gain: -20.08%
Teradyne (NASDAQ: TER) tumbled -20.08% this week, extending its decline after lowering guidance due to concerns over President Trump’s tariff threats. Ahead of its Investor Day, the company projected flat or up to 10% lower Q2 revenue compared to Q1, while maintaining a 5-10% growth outlook for the full year. However, Teradyne now expects 2026 earnings and revenue to land at the lower end of its previous forecast, adding to investor uncertainty.
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