Highlights from the NDW Morning Update Video for the morning of 06/29/2026

Below are highlights from the NDW Morning Update Video for the morning of 06/29/2026. Access the the video on the NDW Morning Update Video page. 

• Crude Oil (CL/) and international equities led the way to the downside during Friday’s (6/26) trading session with crude falling more than 3.5%. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) fell more than 1%, while the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) fell 59 basis points.
• U.S. Equity indices were mixed Friday (6/26) with the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) falling more than 1%, reversing down into Os on its default point and figure trend chart and leading the way to the downside. Indexes like the S&P 500 (SPX) and Russell 1000 (RUI) continued lower in their current column of Os, while the likes of the Russell 2000 (RUT), the Dow (.DJIA), and S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (SPXEWI) maintain near recent chart highs.
• While equity participation indicators witnessed little change following Friday’s trading, the end of last week brought about notable changes within the NDW DALI Sector Rankings. Healthcare climbed to the 3^rd after Thursday’s (6/25) trading session, overtaking another recent improver within the ranks, Financials, and Communication Services, which has fallen out of the top three.
• Payroll and unemployment data this upcoming Thursday (7/2) highlight economic data for the week, while notable earnings come from Nike (NKE), FactSet (FDS), and General Mills (GIS).
• REMINDER: Tomorrow (6/30) marks the last day to enter the NDW Model Competition.