Miner Company
Settling Into Uncertainty
U.S. equity markets advanced for a fourth straight week—notching a fresh series of record highs—as investors cheered a solid start to earnings season, resilient economic data, and increased Fed clarity. Markets balanced solid corporate results with a fluid geopolitical backdrop, including an extended ceasefire, intermittent peace talks, and persistent uncertainty around shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, while the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.3% on semiconductor strengt
U.S. equity markets advanced for a fourth straight week—notching a fresh series of record highs—as investors cheered a solid start to earnings season, resilient economic data, and increased Fed clarity. Markets balanced solid corporate results with a fluid geopolitical backdrop, including an extended ceasefire, intermittent peace talks, and persistent uncertainty around shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, while the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.3% on semiconductor strength. Treasury yields moved modestly higher as oil surged by more than 10% on the week.