Post-Market Recap - November 18, 2025
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US equities closed lower for the fourth consecutive session, with the S&P 500 (-0.37%), Nasdaq (-0.59%), and Dow Jones (-0.63%) declining amid fading Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, while the Russell 2000 (+0.84%) outperformed on small-cap strength [0]. Sector rotation away from tech and consumer cyclicals toward energy (+2.01%) and utilities (+1.17%) dominated the session [0]. After-hours trading saw mixed moves, with Alphabet (GOOG) gaining 4.07% and Veralto (VLTO) dropping 6.86% [7][8].
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (^GSPC) | 6,616.94 | -0.37% |
| Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) | 22,432.85 | -0.59% |
| Dow Jones (^DJI) | 46,092.94 | -0.63% |
| Russell 2000 (^RUT) | 2,353.11 | +0.84% |
| Source: [0] |
- Top: Energy (+2.01%), Utilities (+1.17%), Communication Services (+0.97%)
- Bottom: Consumer Defensive (-1.54%), Consumer Cyclical (-0.94%), Basic Materials (-0.75%)
Source: [0]
- NYSE: Decliners outnumbered advancers 4.03:1
- Nasdaq: Decliners outnumbered advancers 3.06:1
- VIX (Fear Gauge): +12.86% to 22.38
Sources: [1][2]
- Fading Fed Rate Cut Odds: December rate cut probabilities dropped from 90% to ~40-50% due to Fed officials pushing back on easing and stronger-than-expected economic data, triggering risk-off sentiment [3].
- Tech Sector Weakness: The S&P 500 broke below its 50-day moving average after 138 days, driven by AI valuation concerns. Nvidia (NVDA) fell 1.9% ahead of its November 19 earnings report [4][2].
- Sector Rotation: Investors shifted to defensive/energy sectors amid rate uncertainty. Energy gains were supported by relative valuation attractiveness [1].
- Economic Data: October Import/Export Price Indexes were released, showing stable inflation pressures [9].
- After-Hours Earnings: Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) and Powell Industries (POWL) reported Q3 results, with SBLK missing consensus EPS expectations by 19.05% [6].
- Losers: Nvidia (NVDA: -1.9%), Super Micro Computer (-6.4%), Netflix (NFLX: -2.87%) [2][5]
- Gainers: Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE: +2.01%), Russell 2000 ETF (IWM: +0.84%) [0]
- Gainers: Alphabet (GOOG: +4.07%), Interpublic Group (IPG: +6.90%), Eastman Chemical (EMN: +6.27%) [7]
- Losers: Veralto (VLTO: -6.86%), STERIS (STE: -6.16%), Transdigm (TDG: -3.86%) [8]
- Nvidia Earnings: November 19 after market close (key for tech sentiment) [2]
- Fed Speakers: Multiple officials scheduled to comment on policy this week
- Economic Data: Retail Sales (November 20) and Industrial Production (November 21)
- S&P 500: Watch for support at 6,574 (intraday low) and resistance at 6,667 (intraday high) [0]
- Further decline in Fed rate cut odds
- Tech valuation pressures
- Geopolitical tensions
All data as of November18,2025 21:32 UTC.
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Insights are generated using AI models and historical data for informational purposes only. They do not constitute investment advice or recommendations. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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