US Markets Wrap
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As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.
FEB 11, 2026
11/02/26 - US Markets Wrap: Retail Reality Check as Wall Street Splits
Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak looks at the US markets sending mixed signals as softer retail sales rattled confidence in the consumer outlook. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped amid pressure on major retailers and fresh worries about AI’s impact on finance, while the Dow defied the gloom to notch another record close above 50,000.
Produced/presented: Ryan Huang
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07:34
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FEB 10, 2026
10/02/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets Climb with Tech in Focus
Markets opened the week on a strong note as technology stocks drove gains across major indexes. The S&P 500 rose for a second consecutive day while the Dow hit a record close. Nvidia and Broadcom continued their rally and Oracle surged after an analyst upgrade fueled by AI optimism. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com looks at how investors are positioning for the delayed January jobs report following weak ADP numbers and await a fresh round of earnings releases. He also breaks down Japan's sharp rise in the stock market following a resounding election win by PM Sanae Takaichi.
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09:06
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FEB 5, 2026
05/02/26 - US Markets Wrap: Tech Takes the Hit as Wall Street Loses Its Nerve
A renewed sell-off in technology stocks pulled the S&P 500 lower and sent the Nasdaq down 1.5 percent, with Advanced Micro Devices among the notable laggards. The Dow managed to rise, but the overall tone remained defensive. Crypto markets mirrored the caution, as bitcoin dropped more than 3 percent after breaking below the $73,000 mark. José Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers discusses what investors are concerned about most now.
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09:45
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FEB 4, 2026
04/02/26 - US Markets Wrap: Tech Selloff and Dollar Signals
The S&P 500 pulled back as investors rotated out of tech stocks, while the Dow briefly touched a new record. The Nasdaq slipped further with heavy losses among the Magnificent Seven and software names. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone explores what’s happening in precious metals, with gold and silver stabilizing after a correction and technical factors supporting short-term rebounds.
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10:10
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JAN 30, 2026
30/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Dollars, Data and Deals
Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management breaks down the Fed’s rate decision, the dollar outlook, and where equities, Asian markets and gold could move next. He looks at how AI spending by tech giants is reshaping opportunities and which sectors and regions are set to outperform.
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08:50
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JAN 29, 2026
29/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: S&P 500 Hits 7,000 as the Fed Stands Firm
The S&P 500 briefly crossed the historic 7,000 mark before pulling back after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its January 2026 meeting. With the Fed upgrading its growth outlook while acknowledging inflation remains elevated, Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors looks at why policymakers chose to pause and what it signals about the health of the economy. He explores what steady rates mean for consumers and businesses, and how rising political scrutiny of Fed Chair Jerome Powell could influence perceptions of central bank independence.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay
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08:21
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JAN 28, 2026
28/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Hits New Highs as Big Tech Takes Center Stage
US markets pushed into record territory overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh highs as investors piled back into Big Tech ahead of a crucial earnings wave. While Apple and Microsoft led gains, a sharp sell-off in UnitedHealth dragged the Dow lower, highlighting widening performance gaps across the market. With the Federal Reserve set to deliver its first rate decision of the year and heavyweight earnings from Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple coming up, Fabien Yip, Market Analyst, IG, breaks down what to watch, how earnings could shape sentiment, and why recent volatility in the dollar, yen, and Aussie dollar matters for global markets.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Geralt via Pixabay
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10:37
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JAN 27, 2026
27/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets at a Crossroads in a Big Earnings Week
US markets kick off a pivotal week on a steady note, with stocks rising as investors weigh fresh political headlines, looming tariff risks and a packed calendar of earnings and central bank decisions. With GDP growth running hot, profit margins at record highs and big tech earnings back in focus, the question is whether this rally can finally broaden beyond AI leaders. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner at Callan Family Office, unpacks the strength of the US economy, the outlook for small caps and cyclicals, the pause in the AI trade, the surge in gold and silver, and what markets may be mispricing as the Fed stays on hold and policy uncertainty lingers.
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10:27
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JAN 23, 2026
23/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets Climb as Geopolitical Fears Ease
Stocks extended their rally as trade tensions with Europe eased, lifting the Dow 300 points and pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher, fueled by Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. David Abella, Director of Investments with GoalVest, discusses rich valuations, tech bubble fears, and potential tariff shocks as well as why there is now a "mountain of worry" ahead in 2026.
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09:23
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JAN 22, 2026
22/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Wall Street Rebounds & Gold Hits Record Highs
After a rocky start to the week, US stocks surged as President Trump dropped plans for extra tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland strategy. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each climbed 1.2%, recovering from their biggest single-day declines since October. Meanwhile, gold extended its rally, surpassing $4,800 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid lingering trade tensions and global uncertainty. Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors explores whether gold’s momentum can continue into 2026, as well as where investor flows are rotating to.
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