Market cracks emerging, NVIDIA can’t live up to expectations, gold surges – Stock Market Weekly for August 29, 2025

Welcome back everyone to Stock Market Weekly Episode #797 for Friday, August 29, 2025 where we will be breaking down the most important trends, price action, and noteworthy moves across financial markets.

As always, we will share extensive analytics on the S&P500 (SPX), Nasdaq 100 (NDX), Russell 2000 (RUT), and current volatility environments.

In this week’s episode:

• Nvidia and semiconductors forming important range
• September seasonality fears emerge with failed market breakouts
• Small caps outperform for third week in a row
• Gold & financials hit highs while Bitcoin struggles

Markets covered: GLD IBIT SMH XLF GDX

Stocks covered: NVDA DELL

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