Wah! Stock Market Rollercoaster Ride: Trump, Tariffs, and Tech Triumphs!

Monday Blues and Presidential Punches

Hey hey! Jackie Chan here! Last week the stock market was like one of my early movies – full of unpredictable twists and turns! Monday it was like someone pulled the rug out from under the S&P 500 down more than 2%! This Trump guy he’s like one of my clumsy fight scenes attacking the Federal Reserve guy Powell and the China trade talks… *POW!* Just like that the market takes a hit. It's like that old saying 'Don't be like water making its way through cracks. Be like water washing away stone.' The market it needs stability not presidential punches!

Tuesday Turnaround: The Art of De Escalation!

But fear not! Tuesday came and things started looking brighter! Treasury Secretary Bessent he said there would be a 'de escalation' in the trade war with China. Ah the art of de escalation! It’s like when I'm fighting a dozen bad guys sometimes you gotta talk your way out of it first right? ‘I'm only human!’ I always say! Anyway this de escalation talk it sparked a three day rally! Smart thinking! Like I said sometimes all it takes is 'simple honest diplomacy.'

Wednesday Wisdom and Presidential Softening

Wednesday Trump softened his stance on China and said he wouldn’t fire Powell. See? Even presidents can learn a thing or two from Jackie Chan movies! Sometimes you gotta use your brain *before* you use your fists. *Haha!* The market liked this and kept going up! It’s like when I finally get the bad guys to laugh then I know I've won!

Thursday's Truth Twists and Friday's Finish Line!

Thursday things got a little crazy again. China said no trade talks the White House said yes. It was like a comedy routine gone wrong! But the market it kept climbing! Friday *phew!* We made it to the finish line! The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq they gained 4.6% and 6.7% for the week respectively. The market's mood it's always a mystery to me!

Tech Triumphs and Consumer Concerns

The tech stocks they were like me doing all my own stunts – amazing! Broadcom up 12.5% CrowdStrike up 13%! But the broader market still down a bit. People are worried about the economy about inflation. They’re not spending as much. It’s like when you’re saving up for a big fight…you gotta be careful with your money right? But I say don't be too worried! Sometimes 'the best fights are the ones we avoid!'

The Week Ahead: Jobs Inflation and Earnings Galore!

Next week lots of important stuff coming up! Job numbers inflation data and a whole bunch of company earnings reports! It’s gonna be like one of my action scenes – fast paced and full of surprises! Keep an eye on those reports and remember what I always say: 'Be happy and healthy!' And maybe make a little money along the way! Hahaha! Ok bye bye!