Ep33: Aftershocks & Anticipation: Markets Stabilize Amid Political Currents — August 26th, 2025

On Tuesday, August 26th, markets found a moment of balance after the turbulence of recent political headlines. The Dow Jones closed at 45,418.07, the S&P 500 at 6,465.94, and the Nasdaq at 21,544.27, all edging modestly higher, with breadth reflected in an 0.8% gain for the Russell 2000. Sector stories shaped the day: Boeing rose on a $50B Korean Air order, EchoStar surged after a $23B AT&T spectrum deal, and Eli Lilly advanced on promising obesity drug results, while tech stalwarts like Apple and Alphabet inched higher ahead of key events. Overseas, Asia saw mixed momentum, with the Shanghai Composite climbing to fresh decade highs, while European shares tread cautiously under tariff and political pressures. In macro markets, oil steadied near $67 per barrel, gold ticked up to $3,443, and the 10-year Treasury yield held near 4.27%, flattening the curve. Crypto cooled, with Bitcoin slipping 2.4% to around $110,367. With Nvidia’s earnings on deck and the Fed’s September path looming, today’s quiet optimism may set the tone for a week defined by both anticipation and resilience.