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Market Recap: Markets Stabilize as Rate Expectations Shift and Bitcoin Tests Key Levels

Financial markets attempted to stabilize following a week marked by sharp swings in risk appetite, evolving expectations for Federal Reserve policy, and renewed volatility across global assets. Investors adjusted positioning after comments from New York Fed leadership signaled potential room for a rate cut “in the near term,” lifting market-implied odds for a December adjustment to more than 70%, up from roughly 30% earlier in the week. The evolving rate narrative followed the delayed release of employment data showing firmer payrolls and a higher unemployment rate, reinforcing the sense that policymakers are navigating a fragmented data landscape after the recent government shutdown.

Bond markets reflected the shift, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield easing toward 4.06%, and the 2-year yield sliding to 3.50%. Currency markets saw the U.S. dollar soften modestly against the Japanese yen after officials in Tokyo issued fresh warnings against speculative moves, while the broader dollar index remained elevated and on track for a weekly advance.

10-Year US Treasury Yield – Daily Chart

US Dollar – Daily Chart

Breadth & Major Index Charts

Market breadth improved modestly during Friday’s session, with advancing issues outpacing decliners across major exchanges. Still, the broader tone for the week reflected broad-based weakness, as the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) all ended the period in negative territory. Growth and technology shares showed the deepest pullbacks, while defensive and health-care-oriented names demonstrated relative resilience.

The Red-Light/Green-Light breadth system remained under pressure as leadership narrowed, and several previously resilient sectors experienced breakdowns earlier in the week. Friday’s rebound helped stabilize conditions, though key equity benchmarks remain below their intermediate trend levels.

All of the major indices are now trapped below their 50-day moving average, with the 21-day exponential average attempting a bearish cross. What once served as support — the 50-day — now functions as resistance until the one time it doesn’t. During the prior uptrend, price action consistently walked above the 21-day exponential while using the 50-day as support. Now price is pinned beneath both. These moving averages can act as signal lines and areas of resistance until the moment they fail to do so. The key is whether price action can reclaim these levels or whether they will instead guide the start of a downtrend — until the one time they don’t.

S&P 500 – Daily Chart

Nasdaq – Daily Chart

Dow Jones Industrial Average – Daily Chart

Russell 2000 (ETF) – Daily Chart

TSX Recap

Canada’s equity market recaptured much of its weekly decline as the TSX Composite advanced 0.9% to 30,160.65, supported by strength in financials, technology, and consumer discretionary stocks. Gains in Shopify Inc. (SHOP) and select financial names helped offset weakness in energy as crude oil prices slipped.

Daily setups in Canadian equities reflected continued firmness among trend-leading names. Hydro One Limited (H.TO) extended its steady technical progression, while Loblaw Companies Ltd. (L.TO) and Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC.TO) maintained constructive positioning above rising moving averages. Auto parts manufacturer Magna International Inc. (MG.TO) stood out with a 5.6% advance after a strategic production announcement, aligning with Friday’s broader improvement in industrial and consumer discretionary groups.

TSX – Daily Chart

Digital Assets Overview

Digital assets remained under pressure following a sharp downturn in recent sessions. Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $84,500, well below recent highs and briefly touching a seven-month low, a level viewed as an important threshold by market participants. Ethereum (ETH) hovered near $2,748, while Solana (SOL) traded around $127, with all three experiencing intraday volatility amid broader risk aversion across global markets.

Despite stabilization into the weekend amid extremely oversold conditions, the overall tone across crypto markets remained cautious, with recent liquidations and sharp drawdowns underscoring fragility in speculative segments. However, price action is finally at a level where a snapback could occur.

Bitcoin – Daily Chart

Ethereum – Daily Chart

Solana – Daily Chart

Commodity Watch

Commodities saw mixed performance as shifting rate expectations and currency movements influenced trading across energy, metals, and precious metals. Crude oil extended its decline, settling near $58. per barrel, while industrial metals strengthened modestly alongside improved global sentiment. Copper prices moved higher, and precious metals eased slightly as the U.S. dollar maintained a firm weekly tone. Gold traded near $4,064, while silver also edged lower.

Crude Oil – Weekly Chart

Copper – Daily Chart

Gold – Daily Chart

Silver – Daily Chart

Uranium Theme – Global X Uranium ETF

Sector & Thematic Movers

Sector performance improved on Friday, with every major S&P 500 group finishing higher. Communication services and health care led the advance, driven in part by strength in established large-cap leaders. Technology rebounded modestly but remained one of the weaker areas over the full week after several high-valuation names came under pressure.

Transportation stocks also contributed to Friday’s upside, with the Dow Jones Transportation Average surging 3.1%, although it remained lower on the week. Home furnishings retailers, consumer product companies, and select industrial segments displayed relative strength, while medical software, financial technology, Canadian energy, and alternative energy names trailed.

Daily setups across U.S. equities continued to show mixed technical patterns. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO), GigaCloud Technology Inc. (GCT), and Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) each approached or tested horizontal resistance zones, reinforcing the market’s emphasis on selective strength. Defensive and steady-trend names such as Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) and Walmart Inc. (WMT) continued to exhibit constructive setups, aligning with the day’s sector leadership.

Stock Movers

Large-cap leadership rotated as investors searched for stability. Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) reached a market capitalization above $1 trillion, becoming the first health-care company to reach that milestone. Apple Inc. (AAPL) remained steady within a tight multi-week pattern, while RTX Corporation (RTX) consolidated near key moving averages.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) faced selling pressure after a strong earnings report earlier in the week, with shares slipping to $178.88 before recovering intraday after reports suggested potential adjustments to export guidelines for certain AI chips. Other semiconductors, including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), were active in options markets, reflecting shifting institutional positioning.

Small- and mid-cap consumer names saw targeted accumulation, including American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) and Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (HOUS), which continued to build constructive setups tied to improving trend behavior.

Options & Insider Flow

Options flow revealed broad bullish activity across numerous large-cap names. Substantial premium inflows were observed in Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), Apple Inc. (AAPL), and Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), with positive net premiums driven primarily by call buying and premium collected from put selling. Across the leaderboard, the flow indicated persistent interest in income-oriented strategies and upside exposure.

Individual options trades highlighted several noteworthy transactions. Long-dated call positions were established in Mattel, Inc. (MAT), Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI), and Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (EOSE). Put-selling strategies appeared in names such as CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV), Applied Digital Corporation (APLD), and Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN), each with premium collected and new positioning exceeding prior open interest.

Insider activity displayed concentrated buying in U.S. health care, energy, and technology names, including significant purchases at Butterfly Network Inc. (BFLY), Energy Transfer LP (ET), and SmartRent Inc. (SMRT). Canadian insider buying was similarly active across mining and resource companies, with notable transactions at Denarius Metals Corp (DMET.NE), NervGen Pharma Corp (NGEN.V), Calfrac Well Services Ltd (CFW.TO), and Sorrento Resources Ltd (SRS.CSE).

Institutional filings showed new and increased stakes across biotechnology, industrial technology, and digital asset–linked equities. Jane Street Group LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, and D. E. Shaw & Co LP disclosed positions in companies such as ONDS, ACRV, and OPEN, reflecting continued institutional engagement with thematic and momentum-driven equities.

Small-Cap Spotlight

Small-caps outperformed on Friday, with the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) advancing 2.8%. The move helped reduce the week’s broader decline, though the index remains in a volatile technical posture. Within individual setups, names such as Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO) and Linamar Corp. (LNR.TO) continued to form orderly consolidations, while Stella-Jones, Inc. (SJ.TO) held firm after a recent breakout.

The improvement in breadth during the session supported risk-sensitive areas of the small-cap universe, though sustained confirmation will depend on upcoming economic data releases and continued stabilization in interest rate expectations.

Conclusion

The session reflected a market attempting to regain its footing after a week of pronounced volatility driven by shifting rate expectations, uneven economic data, and pressure across growth-oriented assets. Friday’s rebound improved breadth and helped stabilize sentiment, though major indexes remain below intermediate trend levels. Digital assets continued to flash caution, although at potential support, while commodity markets responded to policy signals and currency adjustments. With the data calendar constrained after the government shutdown and a holiday-shortened week ahead, upcoming releases—particularly retail sales and producer pricing—are likely to play an outsized role in shaping market direction. For now, the tone remains measured, with investors emphasizing resilience, trend stability, and disciplined risk management across asset classes.

“The elements of good trading are: (1) cut losses, (2) cut losses, and (3) cut losses. If you can follow these three rules, you may have a chance.” — Ed Seykota

Now, onto the daily setups.

US Daily Setups

American Eagle Outfitters is attempting to push above a horizontal resistance line. Monitor to see whether price action can advance to the next level, which may potentially lead to a breakout.

GigaCloud Technology is setting up near its 52-week high. Monitor for any potential breakout signals.

Hartford Financial Services is attempting to break out from the right side of a multi-month base. Monitor for confirmation that the move can establish itself.

Anywhere Real Estate is a setup we began tracking when price action first broke out from its bottoming pattern. Since then, price has continued to walk above its upward-sloping moving averages, following the same system rules outlined in each report. Price action is now attempting another new high breakout within that framework. Monitor for a continued uptrend above its upward-sloping moving averages.

Coca Cola is attempting to break out from the right side of a multi-month base. Monitor for confirmation that the move can sustain.

Merck is now pushing up against the next horizontal resistance line. Monitor for any potential breakout signals that may confirm completion of the bottoming pattern.

Millicom International Cellular is retesting its upward-sloping moving average in the form of a potential bullish flag. Monitor for continuation of the uptrend above its upward-sloping moving average.

Walmart pulled back on Friday but has been showing bullish price action following its recent earnings report. Price action is working toward the apex of a multi-month consolidation area. Monitor to see whether it can begin to break upward from this pattern, which would suggest a continuation of the uptrend.

Canadian Daily Setups

Bombardier is setting up below its recent highs. Monitor to see whether the moving average can begin to push price action through the top of its current trading range.

Definity Financial is attempting to push above horizontal resistance and the downtrend line of its multi-month consolidation range. Monitor to see whether price action can confirm a resumption of trend above its upward-sloping moving averages.

Hydro One is a setup that keeps on giving and has played out with technical precision since we first highlighted the initial signal around $50. Price action ran to a new 52-week high, then pulled back to test the moving averages in the form of a bullish flag continuation pattern we outlined, before resuming its advance and posting another new high. The clarity of the initial signal and the way the structure unfolded is exactly the type of setup we strive to identify — a textbook case study in real time.

Loblaw is another setup that continues to work and demonstrates the power of a base breakout when price action strengthens and walks above its upward-sloping moving averages.

Linamar continues to consolidate near its 52-week high. Monitor for signs of a potential resumption of the uptrend.

Manulife Financial is another setup that continues to buck market volatility as price action attempts to extend its trend following the recently highlighted base breakout. Monitor for follow-through that can keep the structure intact.

Restaurant Brands continues to set up on the right side of a multi-year consolidation/continuation pattern. Monitor for continued signs of upside momentum that may help confirm a breakout.

Stella-Jones is consolidating following its recent 52-week high breakout from a multi-month base. Monitor for continuation of the trend above its upward-sloping moving averages.

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US Scanner Results

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EXPORT – US Scanner Results

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Canadian Scanner Results

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EXPORT – Canadian Scanner Results

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