Prime Research Weekly

U.S. equities ended the week higher, snapping a multi‑week losing streak as AI momentum overshadowed rising yields and hawkish central‑bank signals. The Nasdaq gained 2.1%, the S&P 500 rose 1.2%, and the Dow added 0.3%, even as the 10‑year Treasury briefly hit 5.23%, its highest since 2007. Softer geopolitical risk with talks on reopening the […]

U.S. markets ended a volatile week mixed as investors digested the Fed’s latest 25‑bp hike and rising global geopolitical risk. The Nasdaq gained 0.7% on dip‑buying in mega‑cap tech, while the Dow fell 1.7%, its weakest week since March, and the S&P 500 slipped marginally. Tariff risks resurfaced after passage of the Russia–Iran Sanctions Act, with […]

U.S. equities fell amid renewed inflation fears after AI leaders warned of rapid technological risks, triggering a rotation out of semiconductors and pressuring major indices. Drone attacks that shut a Saudi pipeline sent crude sharply higher, briefly pushing the 10‑yr U.S. yield to 5% and reinforcing expectations of a Fed rate hike. CPI remained sticky […]

U.S. markets traded in a tight band for the fourth straight week, with mixed macro signals keeping risk appetite muted. The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, the Nasdaq gained 0.4%, while the Dow slipped 0.3%. A stronger‑than‑expected August payrolls print (162k vs 50–53k expected) revived expectations of a September Fed hike, reversing the earlier dovish boost […]

U.S. equities ended the week modestly higher, recouping mid‑week volatility tied to inflation data, Treasury buyback signals and Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks. Warsh’s emphasis on needing “clear and sufficiently fast” disinflation pushed September hike odds higher, lifting front‑end yields (2‑yr to 4.35%). Nvidia’s strong results supported tech, though semiconductors lagged on concerns over long‑term […]

U.S. equities ended lower, snapping a three-week winning streak. The Nasdaq fell 2.8%, S&P 500 1.4%, and Dow Jones 0.4%, pressured by rising Treasury yields, semiconductor weakness and fiscal concerns. Markets remained cautious ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting and amid sticky inflation. Indian equities declined for the second straight week amid high crude prices, […]

Global equities hovered near record highs last week, supported by cooler U.S. inflation data and strong Q2 earnings, even as weaker retail sales and sentiment triggered late‑week profit‑taking. The S&P 500 gained 0.4% and the Nasdaq edged up 0.1%, while the Dow slipped 0.6%. Oil rose on persistent Strait of Hormuz tensions. In India, the […]

Global markets posted strong weekly gains as soft U.S. labour data reduced the likelihood of aggressive Fed tightening, lifting equities and bonds. The S&P 500 hit a fresh record, rising 3.6% for the week, while the Nasdaq gained 5.2% on strong earnings and resumed buybacks. Treasury yields fell as payrolls unexpectedly contracted, sending gold sharply […]

Global markets navigated a volatile week marked by a hawkish Fed, easing Middle East tensions, and heavy Big Tech earnings. AI stocks initially weakened on fears over steep capex cycles but sentiment improved after Microsoft’s strong Azure-led beat. Crude fell over 6% as Iran signalled willingness for talks, easing global risk aversion. Japan’s FX intervention […]

Global equities extended their decline for a second straight week as U.S. Treasury yields surged to fresh yearly highs ahead of the Fed meeting, while weak sentiment around AI‑capex–heavy tech names dragged the Nasdaq lower. Brent crude retreated sharply from USD 100 as geopolitical risks eased, helping stabilize risk appetite. Domestically, Nifty logged five consecutive […]