Weekly Market Recap: Gold Surges, Stocks Mixed, Cryptocurrencies Gain Momentum
As the trading week came to a close on Friday, there were notable movements across various asset classes:
Gold emerged as a standout performer, with the SPDR® Gold Shares ETF (GLD) gaining +4.53% over the course of the week. This surge in gold prices may have been driven by a combination of factors, including inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and demand for safe-haven assets amidst market uncertainty.
In contrast, major stock market indexes experienced mixed results. While the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) posted a modest gain of +0.46%, the broader market indices such as the SPDR® S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the SPDR® Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) saw slight declines of -0.22% and -0.85% respectively. The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) also ended the week on a negative note, with a decline of -1.48%.
Within the technology sector, ETFs such as the First Trust NASDAQ-100-Tech Sector ETF (QTEC) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) faced selling pressure, declining by -2.52% and -4.05% respectively. These losses may reflect investor concerns about valuations and potential regulatory risks facing tech companies.
On the cryptocurrency front, Ethereum (ETH.X) and Bitcoin (BTC.X) both experienced significant gains, rising by +14.00% and +10.21% respectively. This bullish momentum in cryptocurrencies may have been fueled by growing institutional adoption, positive sentiment from retail investors, and increasing interest in blockchain technology.
However, not all cryptocurrencies fared well, as XRP (XRP.X), Litecoin (LTC.X), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH.X) all ended the week with losses, declining by -3.59%, -4.43%, and -13.56% respectively. These fluctuations highlight the inherent volatility of the cryptocurrency market and the importance of careful risk management for investors.
Commodities exhibited mixed performance, with the United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG) and the United States Oil ETF (USO) both seeing declines of -1.77% and -2.13% respectively. Despite these losses, the SPDR® Gold Shares ETF (GLD) remained resilient, posting a solid gain of +4.53% for the week.
Overall, the week's trading activity underscored the ongoing volatility and uncertainty in financial markets, driven by a combination of economic, geopolitical, and regulatory factors. Investors should remain cautious and diversified in their investment approach, while closely monitoring developments in key asset classes.
Aroon Indicator for GLD shows an upward move is likely
GLD's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on July 31, 2025. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor detected that the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30. When the up indicator moves above 70 and the down indicator remains below 30, it is a sign that the stock could be setting up for a bullish move. Traders may want to buy the stock or look to buy calls options. A.I.dvisor looked at 282 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator showed a similar pattern. In of the 282 cases, the stock moved higher in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The 10-day moving average for GLD crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 11, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GLD advanced for three days, in of 326 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GLD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 15, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GLD as a result. In of 93 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GLD turned negative on August 14, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
GLD moved below its 50-day moving average on August 14, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GLD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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