US equities finished higher in Monday trading, though ended off best levels. Stocks were slightly better in the morning before rallying after noon, though nothing in the limited incremental newsflow as a spark. In macro news, February retail sales rose 0.2% month over month, though below the 0.7% consensus.

US equities were again lower for the week, with the S&P dipping into correction territory on Thursday after falling more than 10% below its February 19th high. Despite oversold conditions, the market had another week of risk-off sentiment with major focus on concerns around macro softening punctuated by volatile tariff headlines. This week's positive developments on inflation progress failed to stop risk-off positioning.

US equities finished lower in Thursday trading, ending near worst levels. It was another defensive day for the markets in the wake of an anemic bounce attempt Wednesday, with no help today from another cooler core inflation print. Government funding discussions are in focus after Schumer said Senate Democrats won't support the CR passed by the House, though shutdown expectations are limited.

US equities finished mostly higher in Wednesday trading, with the Dow Jones closing down 20bps, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq finished up 49bps and 122bps respectively. Stocks today only managed a moderate bounce relative to the extent of declines across Monday and Tuesday sessions, with oversold conditions the easiest excuse. Cooler-than-expected February core CPI report also helped ease stagflation concerns, though no shift in expectations for the Fed to hold next week.

US equities were mostly lower in choppy Tuesday trading. Stocks ended off worst levels though unable to sustain afternoon bounce attempt. Trump 2.0 remains a key headwind; no help from today's mixed trade updates, including announcement of higher steel/aluminum tariffs on Canada, Ontario PM Ford backing down on electricity, and incoming Canadian PM Carney's pledge retaliation with "maximum impact."

US equities were sharply lower in Monday trading as stocks finished just a bit off worst levels. The S&P and Nasdaq logged their worst sessions of 2025, with some classic defensive rotations in view. In macro news, the NY Fed's February Survey of Consumer Expectations saw 1Y inflation expectations tick up point 1 percentage point to 3.1%, though the 3-5 year outlook remained unchanged at 3%.

US equities were sharply lower for the week, with the S&P, Nasdaq, and Russell extending last week's slides. The market had another week of risk-off sentiment with major focus on some ongoing concerns around macro softening punctuated by volatile tariff headlines. It was a busy week in employment data with the market watching closely for slowing growth signs.

US equities finished lower in Thursday trading, ending not far from worst levels. The market has more than erased its big Wednesday bounce, seeing no help from the White House talking down tariffs. In macro news, initial jobless claims of 221K is down from last week's revised 242K and below consensus of 235K.

US equities were higher in Wednesday trading as stocks ended a bit off best levels, with the Dow Jones, S&P500, and Nasdaq finishing up 115bps, 101bps, and 146bps respectively. Today’s bounce seemed to be a function of tariff relief for Canada and Mexico, better economic data, along with some positive sentiment surrounding developments overseas. ADP private payrolls missed, but ISM Services beat, and durable goods orders revised higher. Fed’s Beige Book said economic activity slightly higher since mid-January.

US equities were lower in Tuesday trading, off best levels after failed afternoon bounce attempt. Very choppy day of trading with a number of moving pieces. Concerns about global trade war remain key overhang with new US tariffs going into effect today, while China, Canada announced retaliatory measures.