US Stock Market Analysis, Commentary and Potential Picks for the week ending Aug 29

WEEKLY COMMENTARY

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August Delivers Gains Amid Shifting Market Currents

August closed with solid gains across major U.S. indexes, even as a late-week pullback reminded investors of September’s looming risks. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each secured respectable monthly advances, while small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 outperformed with a notable rally. Strong year-to-date performances, fueled by resilient corporate earnings and rate-cut expectations, now face a pivotal test as the Federal Reserve’s September meeting approaches. With key economic releases—jobs and CPI—on deck, market breadth, sector rotations, and shifting sentiment underscore both the resilience and fragility of current momentum heading into a seasonally challenging month.