Today in the Markets- November 7
The S&P 500 (an index of 500 American stocks) closed 1.12% down yesterday at 6,720, and it is returning +14.26% year to date (YTD).The ACWI (All Country World Index, an index of over 3,000 global stocks) closed 0.16% down yesterday at 990, and it is returning +17.72% YTD.Gold is slightly below $4,000/ounce at $3,995, and it is returning +52.27% YTD. 🗞️ Relevant Market News 💻 U.S. markets continued their correction trend, dragged by weakness in the tech sector. The Nasdaq fell 1.9%. ₿ Bitcoin (BTC) is slightly lower at $102,200, still above 100k, +9.53% YTD but −15.79% over the past month. Bitcoin’s volatility remains very high — it can experience double-digit swings in short periods. For this reason, it should represent only a small, speculative portion of a diversified portfolio, and never a core holding for long-term investors. When global bond yields stabilize — the US10Y at 4.10%, IT10Y at 3.42%, and DE10Y at 2.66% — it suggests the market expects central banks to stay cautious. Stable yields mean borrowing costs are not rising, which supports consumers and businesses, but inflation risks remain. 💡 And this is where financial education becomes crucial. Understanding how rates, currencies, and commodities interact in the global economy helps us manage money wisely — focusing on long-term stability rather than reacting to short-term volatility.