Wall Street ended a volatile week on a calmer note as President Trump’s remarks easing trade tensions with China helped lift investor sentiment. Financial stocks rebounded on strong earnings from several regional banks, while tech stocks lagged. Bonds and gold declined as risk appetite improved. Despite ongoing concerns about trade, global growth, and regional bank credit risks, dip-buying remains a market trend. Over $3.4 trillion in options expiring Friday may still trigger volatility, according to Bloomberg. They write:
A jittery week on Wall Street is ending on a relatively calmer note for stocks as President Donald Trump’s remarks soothed anxiety around trade tensions while regional banks climbed. Bonds and gold fell.
Equities edged mildly higher after a slide fueled by concern about credit quality in the economy sent financial shares plunging. The group staged a rebound on solid results from Truist Financial Corp., Regions Financial Corp. and Fifth Third Bancorp. Meantime, Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp – which had led the recent industry selloff – rallied. Tech underperformed. […]
For that reason, he’s “bit skeptical” about a sharp correction. Dip-buying has been a key theme in stock markets throughout 2025 and he expects that to continue.
Over $3.4 trillion worth of options will expire Friday, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. That could amplify market moves.
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