15. Weekly Market Recap: Key Movements & Insights

📈 Stocks Bounce Back: Is This the Rebound Investors Hoped For?

S&P 500 Advances Amid Market Optimism and Economic Data

In a week marked by positive momentum, the S&P 500 demonstrated strength with a 1.7% gain, continuing its impressive performance for the year. The index's rally, particularly pronounced on Thursday, reflected investor confidence despite mixed economic signals. This advance builds on the index's remarkable year-to-date gain of 25.9%, showcasing the market's resilience in various economic factors.

The stock market's advance was led by utilities, industrial services, and non-energy minerals sectors, which showed notable strength. In contrast, retail trade, health technology, and technology services sectors experienced some weakness, tempering overall market gains. The crypto market maintained extraordinary momentum, with Bitcoin reaching new heights above $99,000, marking a 10.3% weekly gain and an impressive 124.3% surge year-to-date.

Gold prices rebounded significantly, gaining 4.4% as investors reassessed their positions in safe-hav…