Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 index experienced a loss of -1.4% for the week, marking its second consecutive weekly decline, primarily due to a selloff driven by concerns related to AI [1] Group 1: S&P 500 Performance - The S&P 500 is currently 2.04% below its all-time high reached on January 27, 2026 [1] - The index has been below the 50-day moving average since February 12 and above the 200-day moving average since May 12 [1] - The 50-day moving average has been above the 200-day moving average since July 1 [1] Group 2: Historical Context - The S&P 500 reached an all-time high of 1565.15 on October 9, 2007, before experiencing a ~57% drop by March 9, 2009, during the Global Financial Crisis [1] - It took over 5 years for the index to reach a new all-time high on March 28, 2013, closing at 1569.19 [1] - Recent selloffs in 2022 are noted when excluding the Global Financial Crisis from the analysis [1] Group 3: Volatility Insights - The largest intraday price volatility of the S&P 500 since December 24, 2018, occurred on April 9, 2025, with a volatility of 10.77% [1] - The average percent change from the intraday low to the intraday high over the past 20 days is 1.17% [1] Group 4: Index Comparison - The S&P 500 is down -0.14% year to date, while the S&P Equal Weight Index is up 5.77% year to date [1] - The S&P 500 is a market cap-weighted index, while the S&P Equal Weight Index gives equal weight to each constituent [1]

Market Performance - The S&P 500 experienced a mid-week slump but rebounded on Friday with its strongest single-day gain since May, ending the week down -0.1% and remaining 0.66% off its all-time high from January 27, 2026 [1] - The index has reached multiple record highs in recent years, with a summary table provided for record highs dating back to 2013 [1] Historical Context - On October 9, 2007, the S&P 500 reached an all-time high of 1565.15, followed by a drop of approximately 57% to 676.53 on March 9, 2009, marking the Global Financial Crisis [2] - It took over 5 years for the index to reach a new all-time high on March 28, 2013, closing at 1569.19 [2] Volatility Analysis - The S&P 500 has shown significant intraday volatility, with the largest intraday price volatility recorded at 10.77% on April 9, 2023, the highest since December 24, 2018 [4] - The average percent change from the intraday low to high over the past 20 days is 1.01% [4] Index Comparison - The S&P 500 is up 1.27% year to date, while the S&P Equal Weight Index, which equally weights the same constituents, is up 5.47% year to date [5] ETFs Associated - Notable ETFs associated with the S&P 500 include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM), and Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP) [6]

Market Performance - The S&P 500 reached a new record high this week, momentarily surpassing 7,000 for the first time, but concluded the week with a modest gain of 0.3%, now 0.56% off its all-time high from January 12, 2026 [1] - The S&P 500 is currently up 1.37% year to date, while the S&P Equal Weight Index is up 3.28% year to date, indicating a stronger performance for the equal-weighted index [5] Historical Context - The S&P 500 reached an all-time high of 1565.15 on October 9, 2007, before experiencing a significant drop of approximately 57% during the Global Financial Crisis, closing at 676.53 on March 9, 2009 [2] - It took over 5 years for the index to reach a new all-time high on March 28, 2013, closing at 1569.19 [2] Volatility Insights - The index experienced its largest intraday price volatility of 10.77% on April 9, 2023, the highest since December 24, 2018, which had a volatility of 19.10% [4] - The average percent change from the intraday low to the intraday high over the past 20 days is 0.78% [4] Moving Averages - The S&P 500 has been above the 50-day moving average since January 20 and above the 200-day moving average since May 12, with the 50-day moving average above the 200-day moving average since July 1 [3]

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Core Insights - The Indian Economic Survey 2025-26 warns of a potential global financial "systemic shock cascade" in 2026, which could be more severe than the 2008 Global Financial Crisis [1][2] Group 1: Economic Risks - The survey estimates a 10-20% probability for a worst-case scenario where financial, technological, and geopolitical stresses amplify each other [2] - A concentration of capital in AI infrastructure has exposed business models reliant on optimistic execution timelines and narrow customer bases, which could lead to tighter global financial conditions and increased risk aversion [3] Group 2: Geopolitical and Market Interactions - The risks are heightened when technological vulnerabilities coincide with geopolitical escalations or trade disruptions, potentially leading to a significant contraction in global liquidity and capital flows [4] - The macroeconomic consequences of such interactions could surpass those experienced during the 2008 financial crisis [4] Group 3: India's Position - India is relatively better positioned due to strong macroeconomic fundamentals, with a medium-term growth outlook upgraded to 7%, but it is not immune to external risks [4][5] - The survey suggests that India should adopt a strategy of "strategic sobriety" to manage potential global shocks while maximizing domestic growth [5] Group 4: Market Performance - The Nifty 50 index has declined by approximately 3.16% year-to-date and has only risen 8.91% over the year, contrasting with the S&P 500 index, which is up 1.61% year-to-date and 14.79% over the year [6]

Market Performance - The S&P 500 started the shortened trading week with losses but recovered slightly, ending the week down by -0.4% and is currently 0.88% below its all-time high from January 12, 2026 [1] - The index has shown a history of reaching record highs, with a summary table provided for the number of record highs since 2013 [1] Historical Context - On October 9, 2007, the S&P 500 reached an all-time high of 1565.15, followed by a significant drop of approximately 57% to 676.53 by March 9, 2009, marking the Global Financial Crisis [2] - It took over five years for the index to recover and reach a new all-time high on March 28, 2013, closing at 1569.19 [2] Volatility Analysis - The S&P 500 has experienced notable intraday volatility, with the largest recorded intraday price change of 10.77% on April 9, 2023, since December 24, 2018 [4] - The average percent change from intraday low to high over the past 20 days is 0.70% [4] Index Comparison - The S&P 500 is a market cap-weighted index of approximately 500 of the largest U.S. stocks across 11 sectors, while the S&P Equal Weight Index includes the same stocks but gives each an equal weight [5] - Year-to-date performance shows the S&P 500 up by 1.02%, whereas the S&P Equal Weight Index has increased by 3.71% [5] ETFs Associated - Notable ETFs linked to the S&P 500 include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM), and Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP) [6]

Core Insights - The S&P 500 reached a new record high at the end of the first full trading week of 2026, indicating strong market performance [1] - Historical analysis shows significant drawdowns, with a notable drop of approximately 57% from the peak in October 2007 to the trough in March 2009 during the Global Financial Crisis [1] - The S&P 500 has shown resilience, taking over five years to recover to a new all-time high after the financial crisis [1] Performance Analysis - The S&P 500 is up 1.76% year-to-date, while the S&P Equal Weight Index, which equally weights the same constituents, is up 3.14% year-to-date, indicating a divergence in performance between the two indices [4] - The S&P 500 has been above its 50-day moving average since December 18, 2022, and above its 200-day moving average since May 12, 2022, suggesting a bullish trend [2] Volatility Insights - The S&P 500 experienced its largest intraday price volatility of 10.77% on April 9, 2022, since December 24, 2018, highlighting periods of significant market fluctuations [3] - The average percent change from the intraday low to high over the past 20 days is 0.72%, indicating moderate volatility in recent trading sessions [3]

Core Insights - The S&P 500 ended 2025 with an annual gain of 16.4%, despite experiencing four consecutive daily losses at the end of the year [1] - The S&P 500 Equal Weight Index had a lower annual gain of 9.34% compared to the S&P 500's performance [4] Performance Overview - The S&P 500 reached an all-time high of 1565.15 on October 9, 2007, before dropping approximately 57% to 676.53 by March 9, 2009, marking the Global Financial Crisis [1] - It took over five years for the S&P 500 to recover and reach a new all-time high of 1569.19 on March 28, 2013 [1] Volatility Analysis - The S&P 500 experienced its largest intraday price volatility of 10.77% on April 9, 2025, since December 24, 2018, when it was 19.10% [3] - The average percent change from the intraday low to the intraday high over the past 20 days was 0.73% [3] Moving Averages - The S&P 500 has been above the 50-day moving average since December 18, 2025, and above the 200-day moving average since May 12, 2025 [2] - The 50-day moving average has been above the 200-day moving average since July 1, 2025 [2]

Market Performance - The S&P 500 had a rough start to the week but finished up 0.1% from the previous Friday [1] - The S&P 500 is currently up 16.46% year to date, while the S&P Equal Weight Index is up 10.04% year to date [4] Historical Context - On October 9, 2007, the S&P 500 reached an all-time high of 1565.15, followed by a drop of approximately 57% to 676.53 on March 9, 2009, marking the Global Financial Crisis [1] - It took over 5 years for the index to reach a new all-time high on March 28, 2013, closing at 1569.19 [1] Volatility Insights - The S&P 500 experienced its largest intraday price volatility of 10.77% on April 9, 2023, since December 24, 2018, which had a volatility of 19.10% [3] - The average percent change from the intraday low to the intraday high over the past 20 days is 0.96% [3] Moving Averages - The S&P 500 has been above the 50-day moving average since December 18, 2022, and above the 200-day moving average since May 12, 2023 [2] - The 50-day moving average has been above the 200-day moving average since July 1, 2023 [2]

Core Insights - The S&P 500 index has shown strong performance, closing the week on a four-day winning streak and nearing a new record high [1] - Historical data indicates the number of record highs reached each year since 2013, with 2023 currently at zero record highs [3][4] Performance Overview - The S&P 500 index reached a peak of 1565.15 on October 9, 2007, before experiencing a significant drop of approximately 57% during the Global Financial Crisis, closing at 676.53 on March 9, 2009 [6] - It took over five years for the index to recover and reach a new all-time high of 1569.19 on March 28, 2013 [6] Volatility Analysis - The S&P 500 has been above its 50-day moving average since November 24, 2022, and above the 200-day moving average since May 12, 2023, with the 50-day moving average surpassing the 200-day moving average since July 1, 2023 [10] - The index experienced its largest intraday price volatility of 10.77% on April 9, 2023, since December 24, 2018 [13] Index Comparison - The S&P 500 is a market cap-weighted index comprising roughly the 500 largest U.S. stocks across 11 sectors, while the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index includes the same constituents but with equal weighting [14]