The shortened week, which began with a powerful two-day rally of trading, was enough to drive the markets into another week of solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.75%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 3.01%. The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 1.77% for the week. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed stock markets overseas, gained 6.18%.1,2,3 |
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Rising Optimism Stocks continued their march higher, lifted by signs that the White House and Congress may be working together to put together another stimulus package. But the momentum lost steam, in part due to news of China’s vote to override Hong Kong’s autonomy. Comments by President Trump on the last day of trading eased concerns.4,5 Rotation in Leadership This leadership rotation is being referred to by some market commentators as the “re-opening trade.” If these sectors are to remain leaders, it may hinge on a steady economic recovery and escaping a second wave of COVID-19 infections. THIS WEEK: KEY ECONOMIC DATA THIS WEEK: COMPANIES REPORTING EARNINGS Source: Zacks, May 29, 2020 |
1. The Wall Street Journal, May 29, 2020 2. The Wall Street Journal, May 29, 2020 3. The Wall Street Journal, May 29, 2020 4. CNBC.com, May 28, 2020 5. FoxBusiness.com, May 29, 2020 |

Weekly Market Insights: Optimism for Re-Opening
June 02, 2020