U.S. stocks experienced a turbulent week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounding from early losses to close near record highs by Friday, June 27. The rally was fueled by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, and renewed hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts following weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data.
S&P 500 Closing Price: 6,173.07, +3.44% WoW and +4.96% YTD.
Nasdaq Closing Price: 22,534.20, +4.20% WoW and +7.24% YTD
GOLD
Gold prices experienced volatility due to geopolitical developments. Early in the week, prices dipped as Middle East tensions escalated, with investors taking profits and moving away from safe-haven assets amid fears of supply disruptions. As ceasefire news emerged, gold fell further, dropping to $3,274.
GOLD Closing Price: 3,274.25, - 2.79% WoW and +24.79% YTD
WTI
WTI prices surged to over $77 early in the week due to concerns about potential oil supply disruptions from Middle East conflicts, particularly along the Strait of Hormuz. However, as fears eased with ceasefire developments, prices fell sharply, dropping from $75 to below $65 before a slight recovery. A bullish inventory report later in the week supported a modest rebound. Investors were advised to monitor support levels around $57 and $44 and resistance near $77 and $93.
WTI Closing Price: 64.56, - 12.47 WoW and -9.78% YTD
FOREX
Strongest Currency: The Swiss Franc (CHF) was the strongest currency, benefiting from its safe-haven status amid early-week geopolitical tensions. The Euro (EUR), also performed strongly, with the EUR/USD pair trading around 1.17, its highest since late 2021.
Weakest Currencies: The U.S. Dollar (USD) and Canadian Dollar (CAD) were among the weakest. The USD fell to a three-year low against a basket of currencies, with the U.S. dollar index dropping to 97.25 after a 0.2% decline. The CAD weakened alongside falling oil prices, given Canada’s commodity-driven economy.
CRYPTO
The cryptocurrency market saw significant volatility due to Middle East tensions. Bitcoin fell below $99,000 over the weekend as conflicts intensified but rebounded as geopolitical risks subsided. The recovery in risk assets, coupled with positive market sentiment, supported gains in major cryptocurrencies.
QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) stock surged 54.31% this week as Investors are celebrating a major production milestone: the successful integration of its Cobra separator process. This advancement promises 25x faster heat treatment and a smaller footprint, paving the way for high-volume, energy-efficient production of its next-gen solid-state batteries.
Hims & Hers (NYSE: HIMS) stock tumbled over 30% after Novo Nordisk, maker of Wegovy, ended their sales deal. Novo Nordisk terminated the partnership over Hims & Hers' continued sale of compounded semaglutide, despite the official shortage ending. Novo Nordisk alleges "deceptive marketing" and "illegal mass compounding."
While weight loss drugs are roughly 30% of Hims & Hers' revenue, the company had strong growth in other areas pre-Wegovy. The stock's recovery now hinges on potential litigation and the impact on Hims & Hers' brand reputation.
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