Friday Flipped the Week π The Daily Chart Report
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Indices: Russell 2000 +3.86% | Dow +1.89% | Nasdaq 100 +1.54% | S&P 500 +1.52%
Sectors: Nearly all 11 sectors closed higher. Consumer Discretionary led, gaining +3.04%. Consumer Staples lagged, finishing unchanged 0.00%.
Commodities: Crude Oil rose +0.22% to $63.66 per barrel. Gold gained +1.09% to $3,419 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index dropped -0.90% to $97.73.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently up +4.00% to $116,980. Ethereum is on track for its first record high since 2021, surging +14.85% to $4,851.
Volatility: The Volatility Index slid -14.35% to a year-to-date low of 14.21.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury dropped to 4.256%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
π Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Ian McMillan (@the_chart_life).
- After drifting lower every day this week, the S&P 500 made it all back on Friday, closing positive for the week by +0.26%. It missed a record daily close by just -0.02%, but still printed a record weekly close.
- Ian notes the broader indices confirmed the bull market in a big way on Friday, with the Dow ($DJIA), Equal-Weight S&P 500 ($RSP), and Micro-Cap ETF ($IWC) all breaking out to fresh highs.
- The Dow notched its first record high of the year, with a clean breakout above 45k. The Equal-Weight S&P 500 ($RSP) made its second record high of the year, signaling healthy participation. Lastly, the Micro-Cap ETF ($IWC) made a three-year high, as smaller stocks continue to squeeze.
The Takeaway: After drifting lower all week, the market made it all back on Friday, with the broadest indices leading the charge and confirming the advance.
Quote of the Day
βThe stock market is always to be considered as having its eye on the future. It discounts known facts and estimates coming events.β
- Charles Dow
Top Links
Whipsaw Week - Bespoke
Bespoke examines this week's comeback.
History Says Down Streaks Donβt Stay Down - The Daily Number
Grant Hawkridge looks at the six-day losing streak in the Nasdaq ($QQQ), which finally ended on Friday.
European Banks Donβt Suck Anymore - Alfonso's Daily Note
Alfonso De Pablos highlights the breakout in European Banks versus US Banks *($EUFN/$KBE).
Climbing the Rope - The Weekly Trend Podcast
Ian McMillan and David Zarling discuss the recent trends and themes in the market.
Tom Lee Says It's Still Early - The Compound and Friends
Tom Lee joins Josh Brown and Michael Batnick to share his thoughts on Ethereum, Stocks, and more.