(XLF) rose about 1% as gains in JPM, Bank of America, Chubb, Progressive, and Mastercard supported the sector. The move came despite financials lagging stronger-performing sectors, while falling U.S. crude inventories signaled tightening supply conditions that may influence broader market sentiment.
(XLY) down about 0.7% as losses in Amazon and Tesla weighed on performance. Weakness across Booking Holdings, eBay, and Ross Stores added pressure, while a broader decline in the Nasdaq 100 reinforced the risk-off tone across consumer-linked equities.
(VGT) dropped more than 2% as weakness in semiconductors and Apple weighed on sentiment. Reports of a temporary disruption in Apple’s digital services and rising geopolitical tensions added pressure, while broader declines in the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reinforced the risk-off tone across tech equities.
(XLE) rose more than 2% as crude prices surged following the cancellation of U.S.–Iran nuclear talks. Strong demand signals from falling U.S. crude inventories and continued rotation out of technology helped support the sector, with gains led by Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.
Global equity markets show mixed performance as U.S. job growth disappoints, Eurozone inflation eases, and gold prices surge amid geopolitical tensions.
Global equity markets rise on strong U.S. manufacturing data, while European inflation concerns and commodity gains signal shifting investor sentiment.
(XLF) up about 1% as stronger U.S. manufacturing data supported cyclical sectors. Gains in Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America helped drive the sector higher alongside broader market strength.
(XLY) up about 0.7% as U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly returned to expansion. Gains in Amazon and Booking Holdings helped drive the ETF higher, while broader market strength, reflected in a higher Dow Jones Index, supported risk sentiment despite policy uncertainty.
Biotechnology stocks moved modestly higher, lifting the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) by about 0.9% despite recent weekly declines across the sector. Gains in key holdings including Regeneron, Vaxcyte, Gilead, Amgen, and Twist Bioscience supported performance.
XLE moved lower as oil prices dropped sharply following an eight-day winning streak. The pullback was driven by easing U.S.–Iran tensions and increased supply from Venezuela, pressuring crude prices and energy equities. Major names including Chevron and ExxonMobil declined.
The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) rose 1% as stronger-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data boosted risk sentiment. The ISM Manufacturing PMI jumped to 52.6 in January, signaling the first expansion in a year, while a stronger dollar pushed gold sharply lower.
U.S. Jobs Report Anticipates 70,000 Growth Amid Inflation Concerns, While Positive Manufacturing PMIs Support European Markets.
