Market Commentary

U.S. equities rose this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their second-best weeks of the year. Both indices recorded their second weekly gain in the past three weeks following the significant early April selloff. For the week ending, April 25, 2025

U.S. equities experienced a downturn last week, reversing the sharp gains from the previous week. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices have now fallen for the third time in the last four weeks. Treasuries strengthened, leading to a steepening of the yield curve. For the week ending, April 18:

Weekly Market CommentaryApril 14th, 2025Week in Review... Market indexes continued to experience significant volatility as investors adjusted their future expectations in response to increasing global trade tensions. The S&P 500 rose by 5.70% The Dow Jones...

Weekly Market CommentaryApril 7th, 2025Week in Review... Market indexes declined last week as investors adjusted their future expectations in response to increasing global trade tensions. The S&P 500 declined -9.08% The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -7.86%...

Weekly Market CommentaryMarch 31st, 2025Week in Review... Market indices closed the week lower as markets grappled with weakening consumer confidence and April 2 tariffs on automotives.   The S&P 500 declined by -1.53% The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Week in Review... Amid the plethora of economic reports and a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, market indices closed the week slightly higher as markets grappled with a resilient economy and future inflation expectations. The S&P 500 rose by 0.51% The...

Week in Review... Market indices continued to decline lower as markets continue to navigate the impact of tariffs and softening economic growth.   The S&P 500 declined by -2.27% The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by -3.07% The tech-heavy Nasdaq...

Week in Review... Market indices closed the week lower as markets grappled with the timeframe surrounding tariffs and possible labor market softening.   The S&P 500 declined by -3.50% The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by -2.65% The tech-heavy Nasdaq...

Week in Review... Most market indices closed the week lower as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.   The S&P 500 declined by -0.98% The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Week in Review... Major market indices closed the week lower as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.   The S&P 500 declined by -1.66% The Dow Jones Industrial...