After entering correction territory, stocks staged a strong comeback on Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 2.1%, marking its best day since November. The Nasdaq surged 2.6%, while the Dow Jones gained 675 points (+1.7%).
1️⃣ Broad-Based Rally After Selloff
Key Market Moves: $S&P 500(.SPX)$ : +2.1% (Best day since Nov. 6) $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ : +2.6% and Dow Jones: +1.7% (+675 points) ✔️ All 11 S&P sectors closed positive.
🛒 Retail & Consumer Stocks in Focus 🔹 $Costco(COST)$ , Walmart (WMT), and Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) seen as “screaming buys” by some analysts. Market strategist Mark Hackett notes that corrections help cool overheated markets, setting up better risk-reward trade-offs…
Investors saw the correction as a buying opportunity, leading to a broad-based rally. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ $Strategy(MSTR)$
2️⃣ Consumer Sentiment Drops, Inflation Worries Persist
March Consumer Sentiment Data: 🔻 University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index declined for a third straight month 🔻 Inflation expectations for the next year jumped to highest since Nov. 2022.
Falling consumer confidence + rising inflation expectations could signal slower spending and weaker economic growth ahead…
So, The market rebounded despite weak sentiment data, suggesting investors are focused on long-term value rather than near-term fears.
3️⃣ Government Shutdown Averted (For Now)
Congress passed a spending bill, avoiding a shutdown at midnight. ✔️ Funds the government through September, delaying bigger fiscal debates until fall.
4️⃣ Gold Breaks $3,000 as Economic & Political Risks Rise
Gold
🥇 Gold Prices Hit Record High: Surpassed $3,000/oz for the first time ever. Driven by central bank buying, geopolitical instability, and Trump’s trade policies, and still below inflation-adjusted 1980 high of $3,800/oz.
Why is gold soaring? Fear hedge: Investors seek safety amid economic fragility. Tariff risks: Retaliatory trade policies could slow global growth. Central bank shifts: Reduced reliance on the U.S. dollar
5️⃣ What’s Next?
Market Volatility Remains High: Investors weighing economic risks vs. buying opportunities. Fed Policy in Focus: Upcoming inflation & jobs data will shape rate expectations. Trade & Tariffs a Wildcard: Markets need clarity on Trump’s economic policies
The market’s rebound suggests investors remain optimistic, but risks (inflation, trade uncertainty, weaker consumer sentiment) could lead to more volatility in the coming months.
On Monday, the Census Bureau is slated to release retail sales for February. Economists polled by FactSet are expecting sales rose 0.7% from January. The NAHB will also release its housing market index for March.
Tuesday's data releases include housing starts, building permits, and industrial production.
The Federal Open Market Committee will release its rate decision Wednesday afternoon.
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