24. Weekly Market Recap: Key Movements & Insights

📈 S&P 500 Soars: New Heights as Markets Embrace 2025's First FOMC Week

Markets Continue Upward Momentum as S&P 500 Sets New High

The S&P 500 maintained its bullish trajectory this week, building on the previous week's gains and trading above 2024's all-time high, despite a minor setback on Friday. The market's strength comes as investors await the first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025.

Market sentiment was boosted by post-inauguration optimism and reduced concerns about immediate tariff implementation by the new administration. This positive momentum helped recover December's 2.5% decline. President Trump's comments on Thursday regarding potential decreases in interest rates and international oil prices triggered a decline in short-term Treasury yields and oil-related stocks.

The earnings season has provided additional market catalysts, with Netflix standing out after surging 14.4% on strong growth figures. Sector performance showed health services, retail trade, and health technology leading the gains, while consumer durables, energy m…