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Builders FirstSource and other home building stocks jump as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signals interest-rate cuts could be coming.
Since March 2021, on a total return basis, small cap stocks have underperformed large cap stocks by almost 60%, according to Bloomberg.
Market Catalysts anchor Julie Hyman and Senior Reporter Allie Canal examine some of Friday's trending tickers, including crypto stocks, homebuilder stocks, and the banking index (^BKX). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action,
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF was rallying 5.1% toward an eight-month high in recent trading, with all 46 of its equity components gaining ground. The ETF has now soared 26% amid a three-month winning streak.
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) fell to its lowest level of the year on Friday, as US stocks surged following a highly-anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that bolstered the case for a September interest-rate cut.
Here are some of the stories Wall Street is watching on Friday, Aug. 22. Stocks and cryptocurrencies surged after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted that rate cuts could be on the way in his Jackson Hole speech.
The Nasdaq composite has fallen around 2% over the past two days.
Chinese equities are surging. The Shanghai Composite Index — dominated by retail investors — is up about 13% this year.