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Stuck in the middle. Stocks did a bunch of nothing on Friday as traders, with not much to do, await audibles from the Fed and the outcome from G-20 trade talks. Despite interesting economic data, stocks traded marginally lower in Friday’s session.

Crude language. Stocks climbed yesterday on troubles in the Gulf and gaining hopes for a Fed rate cut. It was another twisted case of bad is good as stocks climbed on news of two tankers being torpedoed at the mouth of the Persian Gulf sending energy shares higher yesterday.

Flash Point! Stocks slumped yesterday as tensions about trade ran high and energy continued to slip. Stocks could not muster the positive spirits for a second day in a row as traders cross their fingers for a trade deal and a Fed move.

Takin’ it slow. Stocks ended their winning streak yesterday as traders pondered trade war impacts and Fed policy. With very little news to consume, investors relied on China policy and twitter to drive the market.

Up-timism. Traders were optimistic in the wake of Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threat to Mexico and they took stocks up for a fifth straight session. Despite early session excitement the still-looming threat of the Chinese trade dispute dampened the rally and stocks closed off their session...

Bad is the new good! Stocks surged on Friday with increased hopes of a Fed rate cut. A soft jobs number was perceived as the final straw to push the Fed over the easing line.