The S&P 500 has ended a three-day losing streak, with a focus on a potential agreement with Canada that could eliminate new tariffs, positively impacting the iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC), which is up nearly 15% in 2026.
Meanwhile, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde expressed concerns about Europe's economic future, citing a diminishing American defense presence and rising energy costs, which could affect the iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU) and other European funds.
In the U.S., Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong is set to discuss cryptocurrency developments as Bitcoin approaches $70,000, while the company has seen a 7% increase in stock over the past five days, despite being down 60% from its October high.
Other notable stocks include Meta Platforms, which is facing a lawsuit and has seen a 7.4% decline this week, and Micron Technology, which is down 3.5% this week but has gained 228% in 2026. Upcoming reports from Walmart and Deere are also anticipated, with Walmart's shares down nearly 15% over the past three months.
Overall, these developments highlight significant market movements and investor sentiment shifts that could impact various sectors