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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. MARKETS CLIMB THE WALL OF WORRY—BUT FOR HOW LONG? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the day riding yesterday’s momentum, with the S&P 500 reclaiming its February record. Optimism was fueled by hopes of progress on trade deals—especially after Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed a finalized trade framework …

OIL CLIMBS, TECH TUMBLES, AND TENSIONS RISE—NOW WHAT? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets tried to rally early on, but that bounce didn’t last long. Despite Fed Governor Waller striking an optimistic tone—saying inflation looks tame enough for a possible rate cut at the next meeting—stocks slipped into the red. That’s a much rosier outlook than what Fed Chair Powell …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. GOLDILOCKS JOBS REPORT LIFTS MARKETS—BUT INFLATION CLOUDS LOOM [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The much-anticipated May jobs report landed with a bit of a surprise—U.S. payrolls rose by 139,000, beating expectations of 125,000. While that’s a step down from April’s revised 147,000, it wasn’t enough to push the Fed into …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. STOCKS REBOUND IN MAY, BUT TRADE TENSIONS AND FISCAL FEARS LINGER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks stumbled out of the gate today after President Trump accused China of breaking its initial trade deal—rekindling fears of a renewed trade war. That headline alone was enough to rattle traders early on. …