In this episode of The Gentle Ledger, we wind down the week with a detailed walkthrough of global markets, from Wall Street’s tempered close to shifts in Asia, Europe, commodities, and crypto.
We break down how the Dow Jones inched up 34 points to 44,946, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back after recent highs. Sector spotlights include UnitedHealth’s 12% jump on a Berkshire stake, Applied Materials’ 14% plunge, and big moves from Sunrun, Moderna, Intel, and Spotify.
Beyond the U.S., we explore Asia’s mixed reaction to hot U.S. inflation data—Japan’s Nikkei climbing 1.6%—and Europe’s steady performance. We’ll also cover the latest in commodities and treasury yields, where oil prices remain pressured and the 10-year yield holds above 4.3%.
We close with crypto market moves, as Bitcoin steadies around $119K, and a look ahead at next week’s retail data, industrial production, and central bank cues heading into Jackson Hole.
Whether you follow markets casually or in detail, this episode offers a calm, data-rich guide to the numbers and narratives shaping the close of the week.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.