Weekly Global Market Pulse – Trade Truce vs. Treasury Turmoil
Equity markets faced significant headwinds as the S&P 500 dropped 2.6%, marking its worst week in seven sessions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite followed suit, declining 2.5% and 3% respectively. Small-cap stocks showed relative resilience amid the broader selloff.
Tech stocks bore the brunt of investor anxiety over tariff risks and valuation concerns. Meanwhile, Treasury markets turned hawkish, adding pressure to risk assets. Cryptocurrencies remained a focal point as institutional activity created pockets of volatility.
Market sentiment reflects layered Optimism beneath persistent policy uncertainty. Inflation worries and rate path skepticism continue to dominate the narrative, creating a complex landscape for asset allocation.
