US stock markets joined virtually all others around the world in closing down, including losses of around 1.5% for the big major indices. The week played out as expected: volatile (2 days higher/3 lower) around a downward trend (just over 2% lower). Oil had a strong week, up 13%. #markets #interestrates #stocks #economy #stockmarket #gold #investmentmanagement #equities #interestrates #stocks #stockmarket #bonds #economy #equities #forex #trading #banks #oil #stockmarkets #us #investment #finance …see more