From April Panic to Record Highs: Markets Weather Q2 Turbulence
After a volatile Q2, markets rebounded strongly — setting a resilient tone as trade tensions and uncertainty loom, and investors look ahead to the rest of 2025.
Legislation Signed, Tariff Talks Continue, and Jobs Data Surprises to the Upside
Markets rallied after the passage of the $3.3 trillion One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but long-term U.S. debt and trade uncertainties linger despite strong labor data.
Stocks Hit Records as Inflation Holds and Dollar Weakens
Strong corporate earnings and steady economic data drove U.S. stocks to record highs last week, despite the dollar hitting a three-year low amid Fed leadership uncertainty and expected inflation data.
Why Private Markets are Key to Portfolio Diversification
U.S. Airstrikes, Fed Actions, and Economic Trends in Focus
Stock futures fall after the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, entering the war against Iran and raising fears of a wider Middle East turmoil. The conflict pushed oil prices up 3.8% to nearly $77 a barrel.
Labor Market Softens, Inflation Cools, and Global Tensions Weigh on Markets
Rising jobless claims, cooling inflation, and escalating Middle East tensions created mixed signals, as investors considered a softening labor market, possible Fed rate cuts, and renewed geopolitical risks.
Job Market Cools, Growth Stocks Surge, and U.S.-China Talks Resume
Job growth slowed in May, with private payrolls missing expectations, but strong job openings suggest labor demand remains healthy.
S&P 500 Regains Momentum as Tech Stocks Surge
After a volatile spring, May brought a market rebound driven by tech strength, solid earnings, and cooling inflation — reminding investors that staying the course can pay off.
Uncertainty Persists Amid New Inflation Data, Court Ruling on Tariffs
Markets are assessing mixed economic signals – including lower-than-anticipated inflation, a surprise ruling on tariffs, and a slightly improved GDP revision – as speculation builds around the Federal Reserve’s next move.
Growth Returns, But Inflation and Policy Risks Weigh on Markets
U.S. business activity is picking up and bond yields are rising, but inflation concerns and a divisive tax bill are keeping markets on edge.