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Daily Briefing
Published every morning
Daily Briefing
U.S. equity markets closed higher on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on truflation chief economist: “less than 1 percent inflation? yes.”.
View ReportWeekly Summary
Published every Sunday
Weekly Summary
The week of February 2 delivered gains across major indices, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.57% to close at 4874.33. Technology stocks faced headwinds as the NASDAQ 100 declined -0.04%, suggesting rotation away from growth names. Small-cap stocks outperformed large caps with the Russell 2000 gaining 0.90%, indicating broader market participation. On the economic front, the labor market remains tight with unemployment holding steady at 3.8%. Inflation continues to be a key focus, with the latest CPI reading showing 3.2% year-over-year growth—moving closer to the Federal Reserve's target. The Federal Funds Rate stands at 5.33%, with markets anticipating a pause in the current hiking cycle. GDP growth of 2.4% suggests the economy continues to expand at a moderate pace, though investors remain watchful for signs of slowdown. In commodities and fixed income, gold prices rose 1.38%, reflecting some safe-haven demand. Treasury bonds sold off modestly as yields ticked higher, suggesting investors are pricing in a higher-for-longer rate environment.
View ReportMonthly Review
Published on the 1st
January 2026 Review
January 2026 was a positive month for markets. The S&P 500 gained 2.8% while the economy showed resilience with GDP growth at 2.4% and unemployment at 3.7%. Inflation continued its downward trend, coming in at 2.8% year-over-year. The Fed funds rate stood at 4.75%.
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