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The S&P 500 surged 1.72% this week, marking its best opening week under any president since 1985.
A $500 billion AI initiative and a key crypto executive order also fueled the tech and riskier asset sectors.
Let’s break it down.
Market’s Winning Week
Here’s how the major U.S. indexes performed:
- S&P 500: +1.72%
- Dow Jones: +2.04%
- Nasdaq 100: +0.98%
- Russell 2000: +0.93%
Tech stocks also stole the spotlight. Oracle jumped 14%, Nvidia rose 3.6%, and Arm gained 8.9%. Much of this was driven by the newly announced Stargate AI project, a $500 billion initiative aimed at boosting AI infrastructure.
Why Everyone Feels Bullish
Investor sentiment shifted sharply this week, with bullish sentiment jumping to 43.4% (from 25.4% last week) while bearish sentiment fell to 29.4%.
It’s not just about sentiment, though. Trump’s executive order on digital assets sent Bitcoin soaring to $105,000.
Yields are Moving
Despite optimism growing, rising Treasury yields are getting intimidating. The yield on the 30-year Treasury hit 4.87% this week, its highest level since October 2023:
Higher yields can increase borrowing costs for businesses and consumers, creating headwinds for market performance. Yet, the broader economy remains strong, with unemployment at a record low of 4.1%.
What You Need to Know:
- Indexes Climbed: S&P 500 is up 1.7%, Dow Jones rose 2%, and Nasdaq is up 0.9%
- Tech Jumped: Oracle soared 14% this week, helped by AI investments
- Yields Rose: The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.87%, the highest since Oct 2023