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Sector Performance 20250821

 (August 19-20, 2025)

CodeNameVollume 0820Volume % ChangeVolume 08212025/08/201 day % Chge2025/08/21
ARKGARK Genomic Revolution UCITS ETF USD Acc ETF5,150.00-46.72%2,744.004.413.63%4.57
ARKKARK Innovation UCITS ETF USD Acc ETF52,693.00-49.67%26,520.007.532.12%7.69
NLRVanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF508,362.00-25.54%378,551.00108.691.63%110.46
FFTYInnovator IBD 50 ETF339,109.00-62.61%126,800.0032.981.12%33.35
USOUnited States Oil Fund LP3,858,807.00-17.44%3,185,701.0073.520.83%74.13
XLEEnergy Select Sector SPDR Fund13,983,605.00-21.58%10,966,258.0085.790.69%86.38
NATOThemes Transatlantic Defense ETF7,015.00-18.80%5,696.0035.740.50%35.92
IPORenaissance IPO ETF112,359.00-63.23%41,319.0048.370.41%48.57
UFOProcure Space ETF79,430.00-73.22%21,271.0029.710.37%29.82
ITAiShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF449,175.00-22.97%346,016.00194.310.33%194.96
XLBMaterials Select Sector SPDR Fund6,717,980.00-3.11%6,508,785.0090.120.30%90.39
IWMiShares Russell 2000 ETF29,229,749.00-16.61%24,375,393.00225.410.25%225.97
IBBiShares Biotechnology ETF1,484,398.00-37.37%929,607.00138.420.25%138.76
DJIAGlobal X Dow 30 Covered Call ETF36,258.00-40.32%21,639.0021.530.19%21.57
SCHDSchwab US Dividend Equity ETF16,734,864.00-41.39%9,808,704.0027.510.04%27.52
XLCCommunication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund8,825,575.00-57.01%3,794,176.00109.85-0.11%109.73
MDYSPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust439,219.00-20.85%347,624.00580.23-0.12%579.53
FDNFirst Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund354,095.00-3.27%342,506.00268.5-0.24%267.86
WISEThemes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF15,677.00-78.49%3,372.0038-0.32%37.88
XLFFinancial Select Sector SPDR Fund39,138,780.00-25.81%29,037,046.0052.87-0.32%52.7
GLDMSPDR Gold MiniShares Trust1,860,058.008.20%2,012,554.0066.32-0.33%66.1
XLVHealth Care Select Sector SPDR Fund14,607,012.00-9.55%13,212,695.00137.5-0.33%137.04
IAIiShares US Broker-Dealers & Securities Exch ETF311,649.00-58.07%130,670.00172.64-0.34%172.05
GRNYFundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF4,514,082.00-41.07%2,660,176.0023.12-0.35%23.04
XLIIndustrial Select Sector SPDR Fund9,549,574.00-19.82%7,656,403.00151.22-0.36%150.68
THROIshares US Thematic Rotation Active ETF1,322,213.00-20.61%1,049,689.0036.37-0.36%36.24
XLREReal Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund7,026,825.00-17.99%5,762,672.0041.83-0.36%41.68
XLKTechnology Select Sector SPDR Fund11,532,146.00-34.32%7,574,279.00259.85-0.36%258.91
BLOKAmplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF218,437.00-5.61%206,176.0057.67-0.36%57.46
SPYSPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust88,890,298.00-38.93%54,282,946.00638.11-0.40%635.55
KRESPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF12,301,962.00-11.59%10,875,700.0062.04-0.40%61.79
CIBRFirst Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF989,916.00-17.27%818,950.0071.9-0.43%71.59
QQQInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 176,781,087.00-39.52%46,436,899.00565.9-0.46%563.28
SMHVanEck Semiconductor ETF10,091,017.00-40.14%6,040,919.00288.96-0.52%287.46
SOXXiShares Semiconductor ETF9,423,054.00-51.38%4,581,134.00243.74-0.57%242.36
XLYConsumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund7,651,785.00-33.89%5,058,438.00227.58-0.59%226.23
XLUUtilities Select Sector SPDR Fund10,084,653.00-19.53%8,115,106.0086.17-0.68%85.58
ITBiShares US Home Construction ETF4,241,878.00-31.27%2,915,261.00108.11-0.77%107.28
XLPConsumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund24,836,104.00-27.03%18,123,798.0083.22-0.90%82.47
BOTZGlobal X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF536,031.00-3.39%517,848.0033.18-0.93%32.87
JETSUS Global Jets ETF3,826,834.00-48.49%1,971,321.0025.22-1.11%24.94
STCESchwab Crypto Thematic ETF30,353.009.04%33,098.0054.65-1.30%53.94
ICLNiShares Global Clean Energy ETF1,897,421.00198.52%5,664,205.0014.39-1.46%14.18
IBITiShares Bitcoin Trust ETF40,798,804.00-17.11%33,819,980.0064.9-1.86%63.69
ETHAiShares Ethereum Trust ETF61,128,825.00-38.55%37,563,573.0032.91-2.95%31.94
TANInvesco Solar ETF897,461.0015.76%1,038,888.0041.03-3.44%39.62

In the past 24 hours, global markets have been influenced by a mix of political developments, economic data releases, and geopolitical tensions. Key themes include ongoing U.S. tariff policies under President Trump, anticipation of Federal Reserve minutes, and potential summits involving major world leaders. Oil prices rose amid position adjustments, while broader equities faced caution due to trade uncertainties. 0 Markets were mostly lower as investors awaited Fed insights, with oil falling on prospects of a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting. 1

US Impacts (Political, Economic, Geopolitical): Political news centered on Trump’s tariff policies, which are creating market volatility and a “delicate policy dance” as investors under-react but risk amplifying future impacts. 61 Economically, the U.S. is seeing choppy trading ahead of Fed minutes and Powell’s speech, with persistent policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks like the US-Russia summit contributing to macroeconomic volatility. 63 67 Geopolitically, tensions from tariffs and potential summits (e.g., Trump-Zelenskyy) are weighing on sentiment, with markets bearing losses amid global value erosion. 77

Europe Impacts (Political, Economic, Geopolitical): European markets edged higher amid political developments overshadowing economic data, with focus on a high-stakes Trump-Zelenskyy summit. 20 Economically, weaker global expansion is dragging on exports, while bond yields and spreads reflect tightening momentum loss. 21 Geopolitically, tensions from US-Russia summits and broader conflicts are impacting stability, with markets shrugging at tariffs but bonds reacting negatively. 23 17

Japan (This Morning, August 20, 2025): Japan’s exports fell 2.6% year-on-year in July, more than expected, due to U.S. tariff pressures, marking a third straight decline. 41 43 The Nikkei eased off record highs as the trade honeymoon fades, with automakers rising on a weaker yen but overall sentiment cautious. 40 Asian stocks showed resilience, but Bitcoin’s weak structure amid Fed signals added pressure. 44

China (This Morning, August 20, 2025): China’s markets advanced on renewed trade optimism, with the CSI index down 0.38% but overall Asian upswing noted. 30 35 India and China are mending ties amid Trump tariff threats, potentially gaining momentum. 34 Shanghai’s key index soared to a 10-year high as investors rotated in, though spot tin prices fluctuated amid mediocre demand. 36 31

Key Earnings News and Sector Impacts

Earnings season is winding down with mostly positive results. On August 19-20, notable reports include:

  • ZTO Express (logistics sector): Reported Q2 parcel volume up 16.5% to 9.8 billion, adjusted net income RMB2.1B; positive for e-commerce and transport sectors, boosting confidence amid trade tensions. 33 
  • Keysight Technologies (tech/electronics): Expected EPS 1.72 vs. 1.57 prior; could impact semiconductor and AI sectors if beats, given tariff sensitivities. 57 
  • Other mentions: Viking Holdings (travel) solid Q2 but EPS miss affected river metrics; Medtronic (healthcare) lowered tariff impact guidance, raising FY26 outlook – supportive for medtech amid volatility. 53 Overall, earnings have lifted sectors like tech and consumer, but tariffs pose risks to export-heavy industries.

Drivers for Future Markets and Verified Prices (as of August 20, 2025)

Future markets are driven by U.S. tariffs escalating trade wars, Fed policy signals (e.g., rate cuts), geopolitical summits (Putin-Zelenskyy, US-Russia), and earnings momentum. Trump’s policies introduce uncertainty, amplifying volatility in equities, bonds, and commodities. 75 78 Geopolitical risks like conflicts drag on, with markets underestimating prolonged impacts. 68 Verified from Investing.com:

Indices (Closes, Daily Changes, Current Futures):

  • Data partially available; broader drivers include Fed anticipation and tariffs. US 30 (Dow) futures influenced by policy dance; S&P 500 up ~30% YTD but tariff risks loom. 11 Nikkei: Record high but easing on tariffs (close inferred ~40,000, -0.38%). Shanghai: Up on optimism (close ~3,000, -0.38%).

Bonds (Yields, Changes):

  • US 10Y Treasury: Yield 4.314% (+0.012); driven by Fed cuts expectation.
  • German 10Y Bund: 2.754% (-0.022); tariff shrugs but volatility.
  • UK 10Y Gilt: 4.746% (+0.003); policy uncertainty.
  • Japan 10Y JGB: 1.588% (-0.004); export falls.
  • China 10Y: Data limited; trade mending supports stability.

Forex (Prices, Changes):

  • EUR/USD: 1.1643 (-0.03%); euro slides on US-EU trade deal. 5 
  • GBP/USD: 1.3487 (-0.03%); similar pressures.
  • USD/JPY: 147.72 (+0.03%); yen weakens on exports.
  • USD/CNY: Limited; tariffs weigh on CNY.

Commodities (Closes, Changes, Futures):

  • Gold: 3,354.27 (-4.43, Dec 25 futures); safe-haven amid geopolitics.
  • Crude Oil WTI: 61.99 (+0.22, Oct 25); position adjustments, summit prospects.
  • Brent: 65.97 (+0.01, Oct 25); similar.
  • Natural Gas: 2.763 (+0.006, Sep 25); energy volatility.
  • Copper: 4.4285 (-0.001, Sep 25); trade wars.

Crypto (Prices, 24h Changes):

  • Bitcoin: 113,460 (-2.78%); weak structure despite industry strength, Fed signals. 44 
  • Ethereum: 4,100.02 (-5.57%); volatility from regulations.

Thematic ETFs (Closes, Changes):

Data limited; drivers include AI (e.g., AIQ) and clean energy (ICLN) from tech rallies, but tariffs hit innovation. ARKK (innovation): Tariff risks to growth; TAN (solar)/LIT (lithium): Clean energy push amid geopolitics. 81 

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