by Jeff de Valdivia | May 4, 2026 | 2026
Overview The fragile ceasefire in the conflict opposing the USA and Iran in the early part of April has caused equity markets to jump powerfully since. The S&P 500 gained 10.49% in April. The Nasdaq 100 jumped 15.31%, while the Russell 2000 (small-cap index) rose...
by Jeff de Valdivia | Apr 4, 2026 | 2026
Overview The Middle East war started by Israel and the US against the Iranian regime, at the end of February, upended markets in March. The S&P 500 lost 4.98%. The Nasdaq 100 slumped 4.68% while the Russell 2000 (small cap index) declined 5.00%. Internationally,...
by Jeff de Valdivia | Mar 2, 2026 | 2026
Overview US equity markets generally declined in February. The S&P 500 lost .76%. The Nasdaq 100 slumped 3.33% while the Russell 2000 (small-cap index) progressed .80%. Internationally, the EPAC BM Index of developed economies (ex-US) rose a robust 5.90%. The MSCI...
by Jeff de Valdivia | Feb 2, 2026 | 2026
Overview US equity markets rose in January but in an uneven fashion. The S&P 500 added 1.45%. The Nasdaq 100 gained .95% while the Russell 2000 (small-cap index) progressed a whopping 5.35%. Internationally, the EPAC BM Index of developed economies (ex-US) rose a...
by Jeff de Valdivia | Jan 3, 2026 | 2026
Overview US equity markets marked time in December. The S&P 500 added .06%. The Nasdaq 100 lost .47%. The Russell 2000 (small cap index) was down .58%. Internationally, the EPAC BM Index of developed economies (ex-US) rose a robust 3.22%. The MSCI EM (emerging...
