New York, NY – September 29, 2025 – The energy sector faced significant headwinds today, emerging as the worst-performing segment in the S&P 500. This downturn was largely spearheaded by a notable slide in ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) shares, as market participants grappled with fresh speculation about OPEC+ potentially increasing crude oil
Tech did the heavy lifting as Nvidia and Apple dragged indexes over the finish line; gold hit yet another all-time high while oil sagged. The Fed chorus grew louder and more discordant.
The Fed’s rate cut continues to fuel optimism on Wall Street. Major indexes hit fresh highs, with the Russell 2000 finally joining the rally. Intel soared after Nvidia’s surprise $5 billion investment, CrowdStrike surged on strong AI-driven guidance, and nuclear energy stocks gained traction during Trump’s UK visit.
