The market analysis for October 14, 2025, reveals a mixed trading landscape. Small caps are standout performers, achieving new all-time highs, as indicated by the Russell 2000 index. However, technology stocks and cryptos are weaker, with oil continuing its pullback. Fed Chair J. Powell notes little change in the outlook for inflation and employment since September, highlighting downside risks to the labor market. The Federal Reserve continues to ease with the potential to shrink its balance sheet in upcoming months. The S&P 500 sees a heavy close below the 50-day VWAP, a consolidation is in the offing. Volatility remains well-bid, with the VIX finishing above 20. The VIXEQ shows average volatility of S&P 500 stocks on a steady climb. Gold volatility also sees a rise. Bond yields are currently sitting at yearly lows. Tesla has a large bearish engulfing candle two weeks ago. A re-escalation of the U.S.-China trade war could cause a pullback. A new shopping partnership with Open AI is boosting Walmart. A new supply chain by the US Government is making rare earth stocks surge. A Starship product is landing on Earth's ocean. The oscillators in the S&P 500 getting into oversold territory.