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The major U.S. stock market indexes were down last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.61%, the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index dropped 2.26%, the S&P 500 decreased by 2.39%, and the NASDAQ Composite was down 3.16%.

U.S. equity markets posted losses in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 went down 2.39%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 3.16%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 1.61%.

Last week, the gold spot price went up 2.51% and the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.45%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) was up 2.64% for the week.

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In the third quarter, the U.S. economy demonstrated impressive resilience, fueling optimism for a “soft-landing” scenario (reining in inflation without causing a recession). However, financial markets faced challenges during this time, adjusting to the potential of prolonged higher interest rates.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in two of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 was up 0.45%, the NASDAQ Composite fell 0.18%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average went up 0.79%.

Last week, the gold spot price was up 5.45% and the U.S. Dollar Index increased by 0.57%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) rose 5.46% for the week.

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Last week, the gold spot price lost 0.84% and the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.12%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) decreased by 1.11% for the week.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in two of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 went up 0.48%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 1.60%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.30%.

The major U.S. stock indexes had mixed performance last week. The NASDAQ led performance with a 1.60% gain, the S&P 500 advanced 0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.30%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index lost 2.22%.

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The major U.S. stock market indexes had mixed performance last week. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 0.48%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 0.06%, the S&P 500 fell 0.74%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 1.34%.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in one of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.74%, the NASDAQ Composite rose 0.06%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 1.34%.

Last week, the gold spot price was down 3.98% and the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.56%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) was down 4.56% for the week.

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The major U.S. stock market indexes fell significantly last week, keeping in line with the seasonal trend for September. The Russell 2000 fell by 3.82%, the NASDAQ Composite lost 3.62%, the S&P 500 declined by 2.93%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 1.89%.

U.S. equity markets posted losses in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 fell 2.93%, the NASDAQ Composite lost 3.62%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 1.89%.

Last week, the gold spot price increased by 0.07% and the U.S. Dollar Index went up 0.25%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) went up 0.09% for the week.

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The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly down last week. The S&P 500 decreased by 0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.12%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 0.39%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index dropped 0.24%.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in one of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 was down 0.16%, the NASDAQ Composite fell 0.39%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.12%.

Last week, the gold spot price was up 0.25% and the U.S. Dollar Index increased 0.22%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) increased by 0.14% for the week.

In August, 26 exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) were added to the ETF Deathwatch list and 19 were removed, bringing the total to 513.

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The major U.S. stock indexes declined last week. The drop was led by the Industrials sector, which lost 2.92%. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index lost 3.61%, the NASDAQ declined 1.93%, the S&P 500 dipped 1.29%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.75%.

U.S. equity markets posted losses in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 lost 1.29%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 1.93%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.75%.

Last week, the gold spot price fell 1.08% and the U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.82%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) fell 1.19% for the week.

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The major U.S. stock market indexes gained back some of August’s losses last week. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 3.63%, the NASDAQ Composite climbed 3.25%, the S&P 500 gained 2.50%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.43%.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 went up 2.50%, the NASDAQ Composite increased by 3.25%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.43%.

Last week, the gold spot price gained 1.31% and the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.15%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) gained 1.34% for the week.

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The major U.S. stock market indexes finished mixed last week. The S&P 500 Stock Index rose 0.80%, the NASDAQ rallied 2.26%, and the Russell 2000 lost 0.31%. Bonds rallied after the sharp sell-offs of the previous week.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in two of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 went up 0.82%, the NASDAQ Composite increased by 2.26%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 0.45%.

Last week, the gold spot price went up 1.36% and the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.68%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) rose 1.36% for the week.

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The major U.S. stock market indexes continued their sell-off last week. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index fell 3.41%, the NASDAQ Composite lost 2.59%, the Dow Jones Industrial Index was down 2.21%, and the S&P 500 dropped 2.11%.

U.S. equity markets posted losses in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 fell 2.11%, the NASDAQ Composite fell 2.59%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 2.21%.

Last week, the gold spot price lost 1.28% and the U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.52%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) was down 1.34% for the week.

In July, 18 exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) were added to the ETF Deathwatch list and 54 were removed, bringing the total to 506.

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The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly down last week. The NASDAQ, despite a 3.54% gain in Energy stocks, lost 1.90%; the Russell 2000 Index dropped 1.65%; the S&P 500 fell 0.31%; and the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced the only gain, climbing 0.62%.

U.S. equity markets posted a gain in one of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.31%, the NASDAQ Composite lost 1.90%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average went up 0.62%.

Last week, the gold spot price was down 1.5% and the U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.81%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) lost 1.55% for the week.

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The major U.S. stock market indexes took a breather from recent gains last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.11%, the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index dropped 1.21%, the S&P 500 Index lost 2.27%, and the NASDAQ Composite was down 2.85%.

Last week, the gold spot price fell by 0.85% and the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.39%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) was down 0.99% for the week.