by Dan Gibby | Feb 1, 2026 | ETF Investment Trader
There was a lot of big news of the week: Trump threatening 100% tariffs on Canadian goods; gold, silver and many metals tanking after setting new highs; the US dollar continuing its selloff Monday and Tuesday; the Federal Reserve holding rates unchanged at...
by Dan Gibby | Jan 25, 2026 | ETF Investment Trader
The big news of the week occurred last Tuesday when President Trump threatened additional tariffs on some European countries who objected to his bid to acquire Greenland, as well as the heavy selling of Japanese government bonds.Treasuries and the dollar fell while...
by Dan Gibby | Jan 18, 2026 | ETF Investment Trader
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq were down fractionally on the week (less than 1%), while the Russell 2000 made new highs, signaling a broadening of participation beyond mega-cap technology. Banks started off earnings season with mixed results, although GS and MS,...
by Dan Gibby | Jan 11, 2026 | ETF Investment Trader
The first full trading week of 2026 kicked off on a strong note, aligning with January’s historical tendency to lean bullish. The major indices advanced amid a mix of geopolitical headlines, softer economic data, and policy developments out of Washington.The Dow Jones...
by Dan Gibby | Jan 4, 2026 | ETF Investment Trader
The U.S. stock market closed out 2025 near an all-time high. The S&P 500 gained 17%, its seventh-best three-year run on record.The bull party held strong despite artificial intelligence bubble fears, slowing job market, inflation, rates, real affordability...
by Dan Gibby | Dec 28, 2025 | ETF Investment Trader
The Santa Claus rally started early this year and continued higher with the SPY, DIA, and QQQ up over 1% for week and SPY closing at all-time highs and gaining 18% for the year. IWM lagged.The runup in precious metals continued with gold and silver at record...
