Weekly Market Review – US Equities Reach All‑Time Highs on Strong Jobs Data

Weekly Market Review – US Equities Reach All‑Time Highs on Strong Jobs Data The passage is a routine financial market commentary with no references to political figures, intelligence agencies, financial misconduct, or foreign influence. It provides only macro‑economic data and technical volatility analysis, offering no actionable investigative leads. Key insights: S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all‑time highs after better‑than‑expected July payrolls and earnings data.; VIX fell to its lowest level since July 2014; short‑dated implied volatility dropped sharply.; Biotech sector volatility spread reached a five‑year low, making certain option strategies attractive.