This Week’s Market Wrap: Selectivity Rises Amid Oil Gains and Shifting Leadership
Financial Sense NewshourShow Notes
Sep 4, 2026 – Oil is back above $90, the August jobs report has kept a Fed rate hike in play, and market breadth has weakened even as the S&P 500 remains near its highs. At the same time, AI spending continues to look exceptionally strong, and several areas...
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