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Welcome to my Weekend's Updates Key Takeaway U.S. stocks had a difficult week as technology and AI-related stocks sold off sharply amid hotter-than-expected inflation and concerns about the debt used to finance data-center expansion. September CPI rose to  3.7% year over year , while PPI increased  6.3% year over year , as i Inflation accelerated in September. The Nasdaq fell  4.5% for the week , while the S&P 500 dropped 1.9% . Both recorded their worst weekly performance since June. The Dow managed a 0.7% gain.  Technology and semiconductor stocks led the decline as investors reassessed the returns on massive AI investments. Despite the pullback, all four major indexes remain positive year to date. Brent crude closed near $110 per barrel on Friday. Today, Ukrainian drone strikes set fire to an oil export terminal and an oil depot in Russia.  Stock Market Indices Index Weekly Change          Closing Level        ...

Welcome to my Weekend's Updates Key Takeaway U.S. stocks finished the week higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recovering from midweek pressure. Technology and AI-related stocks sold off sharply on Thursday amid concerns about OpenAI’s revenue outlook but rebounded Friday. Investors are entering a busy week with major bank earnings and important inflation reports. The 10-year Treasury yield reached approximately 5.36%, its highest level since 2002, before easing to around 5.24% by Friday. Uncertainty surrounding Iran, oil prices and elevated Treasury yields could create further market volatility.  Technology stocks helped support the market’s recovery, but risks remain. Elevated Treasury yields, oil-price volatility and inflation concerns could create further market swings. Stock Market Indices Index Weekly Change Closing Level YTD S&P 500 🟢 +1.2% 7,811.54 🟢 +14.1% Nasdaq Composite 🟢 +0.6% 27,366.17 🟢 +17.7% Dow Jones 🟢 +0.9% 51,654.95 🟢 +7.5% Russell 2000 🔴 -...

 By Shesa Nayak Welcome to Shesa’s investment Blog!   U.S. Stock Market Update September was another mixed but still constructive month for the U.S. stock market, with volatility remaining elevated. Despite September historically being the weakest month for stocks, the Nasdaq-100 gained 3.23%, marking its third consecutive year of gains for the month of September. Other major indexes were down for the month. However, all major indexes remained higher year-to-date, supported largely by continued strength in technology and AI-related stocks. At the same time, Treasury yields remained elevated, adding pressure to valuations and keeping investors cautious. The 10-year yield briefly touched 5.33%, a level last seen in April 2002. October is shaping up to be an important month because Q3 earnings season is about to begin and more importantly midterm election is on November 3, 2026, less than one month away. Usually, the midterm elections create additional market volatility as inv...