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IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
Good Afternoon from Dubai, The market displayed a remarkable resilience this week, absorbing a significant confluence of macro and geopolitical volatility. Despite persistent de-risking in the AI trade, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and a market-shaping Supreme Court ruling on US tariffs, the S&P 500 closed the week up 0.7%—its strongest performance since early January—with the Nasdaq 100 also climbing 1.6%. The bond market, however, struggled with increased uncerta
Joshua Hawley
Feb 242 min read
Weekly Economic Update for IGA Capital
Date: February 3, 2026 (Data as of February 2, 2026) Good morning from Dubai! The market experienced a soft end to the week despite equities initially reaching new highs. The Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates, coupled with concerns over Big Tech earnings and an unexpected hawkish-leaning Fed Chair nomination, spurred a notable risk-off tone. The Treasury yield curve steepened, while precious metals and crypto saw a sharp sell-off. Attention now turns to the crucial Ja
Joshua Hawley
Feb 33 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
Joshua Hawley September 23rd, 2025 Market Overview U.S. equity markets saw solid performance. The S&P 500 gained 4.4% over the last...
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IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
Joshua Hawley 9.9.2025 For the week beginning September 8, 2025, markets continued to exhibit mixed signals, with strong performances in...
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IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
September 2, 2025 Joshua Hawley Equity markets continue to show strength with major U.S. indices climbing, while fixed income markets and...
Joshua Hawley
Sep 2, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
Joshua Hawley, August 18th, 2025 Market Overview U.S. equity markets advanced for the week ending August 15, 2025. The S&P 500 saw a...
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IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
Week of July 21, 2025 Market Overview Global markets continue to price in a more accommodative monetary environment heading into Q4 2025....
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IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
July 7, 2025 Joshua Hawley Global Market Summary Global equities extend gains into July, with the S&P 500 reaching record highs (+5.5%...
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IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
Week of June 30, 2025 Joshua Hawley Global Market Summary Global markets advanced into the second half of the year buoyed by easing...
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IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Global Market Summary Markets showed mixed performance as investors positioned for upcoming FOMC decisions....
Joshua Hawley
Jun 16, 20252 min read


IGA Capital | Weekly Economic Update
Joshua Hawley, CEO Date: June 9, 2025 Sources: Walker & Dunlop, Bloomberg Global Macro Overview: Caution in the Cycle The macro...
Joshua Hawley
Jun 9, 20253 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
Date: June 2, 2025 Fed Funds Futures & Policy Outlook Markets are increasingly pricing in multiple rate cuts across the upcoming FOMC...
Joshua Hawley
Jun 3, 20251 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Economic Update
April 14, 2025 Market Overview Markets remain volatile as investors navigate evolving interest rate expectations, persistent inflationary...
Joshua Hawley
Apr 15, 20252 min read
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