Capital Markets Insights | 19 - 23 May
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Capital Markets Insights | 21 April - 25 April
Stock analysis and capital markets insights for smarter investing
Dear Investors,
This week, markets threw a tantrum, flirted with recovery, and left us all wondering if they’re just messing with us for the giggles. Let’s dive into the abyss, shall we?
US
U.S. equity markets experienced volatility early in the week due to concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions and former President Trump's comments on Federal Reserve policies, which sparked a sell-off with the S&P 500 dropping 2.36% to 5,158.20. However, markets rebounded strongly later in the week, with the S&P 500 driven by positive sentiment in technology and growth sectors.
U.S. equity markets experienced volatility early in the week due to concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions and former President Trump's comments on Federal Reserve policies, which sparked a sell-off with the S&P 500 dropping 2.36% to 5,158.20. However, markets rebounded strongly later in the week, with the S&P 500 driven by positive sentiment in technology and growth sectors.
S&P500 closed the week at 5,525.21, up 4.59% for the week, and YTD -6.06%
GOLD
Gold faced selling pressure during the week, with a notable drop of 3.66% on April 24, attributed to a strengthening U.S. dollar and reduced safe-haven demand as equity markets recovered. As the dollar rebounded, gold lost ground. Some tradeers expressed bearish views on gold, citing macroeconomic stabilization and reduced geopolitical risk perceptions as factors weighing on prices. Gold was down -0.28% and closed at 3318.20 with YTD performance at +26.46%
WTI
The drop in oil prices was linked to macroeconomic factors, including a recovering U.S. dollar and reduced fears of supply disruptions. Additionally, global demand uncertainties, particularly in Asia, weighed on crude prices. WTI closed at $62.98 down -0.14% for the week and a YTD performance of -12%.
FOREX
The U.S. dollar was the strongest currency in forex markets as it rose 0.09% for the which followed a 15-month low earlier in the week, driven by improved market sentiment and equity market gains. The euro was among the weakest currencies, and the EUR/USD pair closed at 1.1364 down -0.24% for the week. The euro’s weakness was attributed to concerns over European economic growth and a stronger U.S. dollar.
CRYPTO
Bitcoin closed the week almost 11% up at $94,220. The bounce in the markets drove cryptos crazy by having specacular returns in some crypto assets like SUI +70% and Kaspa +27%.
ECONOMIC CALENDAR
Nothing so major happened this week.
April is a peak period for U.S. corporate earnings, particularly for technology and financial sectors. The strong performance of technology stocks (up 2.90% on April suggests positive earnings reports may have driven Nasdaq and S&P 500 gains.
This Week's Top Gainer in US Markets (excluding small caps under $2B market cap)
- Company: FRGE (Forge Global Holdings Inc)
- Gain: 46.26%
Forge Global Holdings (NYSE: FRGE) surged 41.5% on Monday, closing at $12.30, after announcing plans to merge with Accuidity Capital Management.
The deal includes $10 million in cash and 1.15 million Forge shares, with over 483,000 shares issued at closing.
The merger aims to boost Forge’s asset management offerings and expand private wealth solutions for its global clients.
This Week's Top Loser
- Company: SAIA (Saia Inc)
- Gain: -26.58%
Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) tumbled after tariffs and weak demand crushed first-quarter results.
EPS came in at $1.86 — 90 cents below estimates and $1.52 lower year-over-year — despite analysts already lowering expectations.
Higher costs from excess capacity and a $4.5M swing to net interest expense further pressured earnings, as net debt rose $207M to fund terminal acquisitions.
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