Market Updates and Commentary

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Stay informed with concise updates on market movements, economic trends, and financial news. Our insights help you understand what’s shaping the markets and why it matters for your investment strategy.

Each week, we highlight key indices, Fed announcements, earnings reports, and economic signals. Whether you’re planning for retirement or managing family wealth, these summaries offer a clear and steady perspective.

  • Monday, June 16, 2025

    Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Markets

    Markets saw mixed performance last week as investors weighed positive economic signals against rising geopolitical tensions. Negotiations between the United States and China made progress. The two countries agreed on a framework to improve trade relations, including steps to accelerate the export of critical materials and review certain trade restrictions. Read more

  • Monday, May 19, 2025

    U.S./China Tariff Truce Tames Markets

    Stocks roared higher last week, powered by upbeat trade news and tame inflation reports. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 5.27 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index spiked 7.15 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3.41 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased… Read more

  • Monday, May 12, 2025

    Fed Talk Calms Volatility for the Week

    Stocks were mixed last week as volatility dropped despite ongoing trade concerns and the Federal Reserve’s update on short-term rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.16 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 0.47 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 0.27 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index,… Read more

  • Monday, May 5, 2025

    Positive Indicators Lift Stocks into May

    Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.92 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 3.42 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3.00 percent. The… Read more

  • Monday, April 28, 2025

    Markets React to Positive Trade Talk

    Stocks pushed higher last week, spurred by the White House’s reassuring comments that progress was being made with trade talks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 4.59 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 6.73 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 2.48 percent. The MSCI EAFE… Read more

  • Monday, March 17, 2025

    Rough Week for Stocks, with Slight Friday Rally

    Investors endured another volatile, whipsaw week as ongoing trade talks and White House comments about the economy unsettled investors. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 2.27 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 2.43 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.07 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks… Read more

  • Monday, April 14, 2025

    Rally Caps Volatile Week

    Stocks ended the week with a strong gain as traders continued to focus on tariff talks while appearing to overlook upbeat news on inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 5.70 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 7.29 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 4.95 percent.… Read more

  • Monday, April 7, 2025

    Markets React to White House Tariffs

    Stocks fell broadly last week as domestic and foreign markets reacted to the White House’s tariffs. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 9.08 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 10.02 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 7.86 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock… Read more

  • Monday, March 31, 2025

    Investors React to Tariff News

    Stocks moved lower last week as investors swung from exuberance to disappointment on news over tariffs and inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.53 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index retreated 2.59 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.96 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed… Read more

  • Monday, March 24, 2025

    Fed Happy Talk Breaks Bad News Streak

    Stocks notched a solid gain last week as upbeat comments from the Fed helped stocks snap their four-week losing streak. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.51 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 0.17 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, gaining 1.20 percent. The MSCI EAFE… Read more

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