Author: Ahmad Dastageer

The market pulled back this week as inflation, oil and interest rates once again became the dominant forces driving investor sentiment. The S&P 500 fell 1.04% for the week, while volatility moved higher, with the VIX rising from 16.46 to

Weekly Market Recap | October 12–16, 2026 The market’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence met a tougher test this week as rising inflation, higher energy costs, and growing questions about the financing and profitability of AI infrastructure pressured technology shares. Investors

Week Ending September 25, 2026 U.S. stocks finished another volatile week higher, with technology and artificial-intelligence stocks once again providing much of the market’s momentum. The S&P 500 gained approximately 1.2% for the week, while the Nasdaq advanced roughly 2.1%.