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U.S. equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs as investors monitored an intensification of geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed commentary. Inflamed by resurgent energy prices and insatiable Federal government spending, Fed Chair Powell and other officials acknowledged a stalling-out of inflation progress in recent months and delayed cut expectations. Declining on all five trading sessions, the S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week - its worst week since March 2023 - while high-flying technology stocks were hit particularly hard. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

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U.S. equity markets closed-out a volatile first-half at their highest-levels of the year as investors cheered data showing continued resilience in economic activity alongside further signs of cooling inflationary pressure. Rebounding from its worst week since March, the S&P 500 advanced 2.3% to close at its highest-levels since April 2022. The Mid-Cap 400 and Small-Cap 600 each rallied over 4%. Lifted by a recovery in the most beaten-down property sectors, real estate equities led the rally on the week. The Equity REIT Index advanced 4.3% while Mortgage REITs surged 6%. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com