Scott Kramer

06/01/2026

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Strong momentum carried over from the prior week, with the S&P 500 closing at a new all-time high on each day of the week. Since the March bottom, the market…

05/27/2026

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After early‑week profit-taking, compounded by rate‑driven volatility, the S&P 500 reversed course and continued its upward grind, closing higher for an 8th…

05/19/2026

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Markets briefly hit record highs above 7,500 on Thursday before pulling back on Friday. Treasury yields rose across the curve, while precious metals declined…

05/12/2026

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Stellar earnings helped the S&P 500 advance to new all‑time highs. Year‑over‑year earnings growth now stands at 27.7% for Q1 ’26, marking the highest growth…

05/04/2026

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Markets continued to trade at all‑time highs as earnings exceeded expectations. With 63% of S&P 500 companies reporting so far, 84% beat EPS estimates,…

04/21/2026

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Ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran supported risk sentiment this week, helping the S&P 500 move above the 7,000 psychological level and close at a…

04/13/2026

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Markets rose this week after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire to work toward a framework covering the Strait of Hormuz operations, sanctions, and Iran’s nuclear program. While Iran says the Strait has reopened, traffic through the key energy corridor remains limited. The terms of t...

04/06/2026

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Markets rebounded on optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Reports suggested President Trump may be willing to end the military campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with the conflict potentially concluding within next two to three weeks. On the econom...

04/05/2026

03/31/2026

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Fears of a potential ground invasion of Iran by the U.S. and its allies continued to pressure markets. Despite ongoing mediation efforts, investors remain skeptical about the likelihood of a swift resolution. The Strait of Hormuz, which was briefly reopened to countries purchasing oil in yuan, was a...